Project Gutenberg 2001-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 247 Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823 1913 Wallace, A. R. (Alfred Russel) Wallace, Russell Wallace, Alfred R. The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2 The Land of the Orang-utan and the Bird of Paradise; A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Malay_Archipelago Produced by Martin Adamson, and David Widger "The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific travelogue written in the mid-19th century that explores the natural history of the Malay Archipelago, covering topics such as geography, flora, fauna, and the cultures of various islands. The author documents his detailed observations while traveling through different regions, particularly focusing on the wildlife and unique ecological features found in locations like Ternate and Gilolo, while providing insights into the colonial dynamics of the time. At the start of this volume, Wallace recounts his arrival in Ternate, a volcanic island characterized by its stunning landscapes and intricate social structures, including the influential figure of Mr. Duivenboden. He describes his new home and the surrounding environment, including its rich fruit-bearing regions and the threat of volcanic eruptions. The opening chapters detail Wallace's exploratory outings, interactions with diverse local populations, and scientific pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the fascinating and sometimes tumultuous history of the spice trade. His narrative introduces readers to the unique geography and cultural intricacies of the islands he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Natural history -- Malay Archipelago Ethnology -- Malay Archipelago Malay Archipelago -- Description and travel Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 -- Travel -- Malay Archipelago DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 721944 2025-07-01T13:18:00.913715 text/html 710700 2013-02-08T12:48:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 252758 2013-02-08T12:48:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 344552 2025-07-01T13:18:09.071589 application/epub+zip 353780 2025-07-01T13:18:03.850687 application/epub+zip 337145 2025-07-01T13:18:02.693683 application/epub+zip 615193 2025-07-01T13:18:13.595105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 578804 2025-07-01T13:18:08.342590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450558 2022-09-02T04:36:23.499934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 649934 2025-07-01T13:18:00.465630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 649691 2008-12-01T10:41:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 245704 2008-12-01T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 649714 2008-12-01T10:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 245644 2008-12-01T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21934 2025-07-01T13:18:13.720064 application/rdf+xml 16368 2025-07-01T13:18:03.188658 image/jpeg 4001 2025-07-01T13:18:02.942663 image/jpeg 337319 2025-07-01T13:18:00.968636 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia