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Title: Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2
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Summary: "Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2" by James Marchant is a collection of letters and personal reflections written during the late 19th to early 20th century. This work offers insights into the life and thoughts of Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, and details his correspondence with other prominent figures in science, including Charles Darwin. The collection primarily explores Wallace's scientific endeavors, personal correspondences, and broader views on biology and natural phenomena. The opening of this volume sets the stage by introducing Wallace's significant contributions to biological sciences, particularly his work on geographical distribution and natural selection. It reflects on his productive exchanges with contemporaries like Darwin and details the evolution of their ideas and respective projects. This section emphasizes Wallace's unique position in the scientific community, showcasing his dedication to science alongside complex social and philosophical reflections. As readers delve into the collection, they witness a vivid portrait of a pivotal figure in natural history and the camaraderie and intellectual debates that shaped modern evolutionary thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Author: Marchant, James, Sir, 1867-1956
EBook No.: 15998
Published: Jun 7, 2005
Downloads: 250
Language: English
Subject: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Subject: Naturalists -- Correspondence
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2
Credits:
Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State
University Libraries., Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine
Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2" by James Marchant is a collection of letters and personal reflections written during the late 19th to early 20th century. This work offers insights into the life and thoughts of Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, and details his correspondence with other prominent figures in science, including Charles Darwin. The collection primarily explores Wallace's scientific endeavors, personal correspondences, and broader views on biology and natural phenomena. The opening of this volume sets the stage by introducing Wallace's significant contributions to biological sciences, particularly his work on geographical distribution and natural selection. It reflects on his productive exchanges with contemporaries like Darwin and details the evolution of their ideas and respective projects. This section emphasizes Wallace's unique position in the scientific community, showcasing his dedication to science alongside complex social and philosophical reflections. As readers delve into the collection, they witness a vivid portrait of a pivotal figure in natural history and the camaraderie and intellectual debates that shaped modern evolutionary thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Author: Marchant, James, Sir, 1867-1956
EBook No.: 15998
Published: Jun 7, 2005
Downloads: 250
Language: English
Subject: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Subject: Naturalists -- Correspondence
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.