The Geographical Distribution of Animals (Vol.1&2)
With a Study of the Relations of Living and Extinct Faunas as Elucidating the Past Changes of the Earth's SurfaceBy Alfred Russel Wallace
Length40h 29m
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In his seminal work, "The Geographical Distribution of Animals" (Vol. 1 & 2), Alfred Russel Wallace offers a meticulous examination of the factors influencing the distribution of animal species across the globe. His comprehensive analysis is grounded in biogeography and draws upon an extensive collection of field observations, emphasizing the interplay between environment, geography, and zoological distribution. Wallace'Äôs literary style is precise and informative, indicative of the Victorian scientific discourse, and imbued with a vivid prose that reflects his passion for natural history. This work not only elucidates the patterns of species distribution but also challenges the prevailing notions of the time, laying the foundations for modern biogeographical studies. Alfred Russel Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin, emerged as a pioneering naturalist whose explorations in the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago shaped his understanding of evolution and adaptation. His scientific inquiries were fueled by a profound curiosity about the natural world and a determination to understand the mechanisms of diversity. Wallace's theory of natural selection, co-developed with Darwin, amplifies the intellectual context in which this book was conceived, underscoring his significance in the history of evolutionary biology. This work is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of natural history, ecology, and evolution, as it provides an in-depth understanding of species distribution from a historical perspective. Wallace'Äôs insights remain profoundly relevant, making this dual volume an invaluable addition to any serious library on biological sciences. The meticulous detail and innovative thinking presented in these volumes will undoubtedly inspire readers to further explore the intricate tapestry of life on Earth.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length40 hrs 29 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. Introductory
17XIII. The Australian Region (pt. 2)
2II. The means of Dispersal and the Migrations of Animals
18XIV. The Neotropical Region (pt. 1)
3III. Distribution as Affected by the Conditions and Changes of the Earth's Surface
19XIV. The Neotropical Region (pt. 2)
4IV. On Zoological Regions
20XV. The Nearctic Region
5V. Classification as Affecting the Study of Geographical Distribution
21XVI. Summary of the Past Changes and General Relations of the Several Regions.
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6VI. The Extinct Mammalia of the Old World
22INTRODUCTION.
7VII. Extinct Mammalia of the New World
23XVII. The Distribution of the Families and Genera of Mammalia. (pt. 1)
8VIII. Various Extinct Animals
24XVII. The Distribution of the Families and Genera of Mammalia. (pt. 2)
9IX. The Order of Succession of the Regions
25XVIII. The Distribution of the Families and Genera of Birds. (pt. 1)
10X. The Palæarctic Region (pt. 1)
26XVIII. The Distribution of the Families and Genera of Birds. (pt. 2)
11X. The Palæarctic Region (pt. 2)
27XIX. The Distribution of the Families and Genera of Reptiles and Amphibia.
12XI. The Ethiopian Region (pt. 1)
28XX. The Distribution of the Families of Fishes, with the Range of such Genera as inhabit Fresh Water.
13XI. The Ethiopian Region (pt. 2)
29XXI. The Distribution of some of the more Important Families and Genera of Insects.
14XII. The Oriental Region (pt. 1)
30XXII. An Outline of the Geographical Distribution of Mollusca.
15XII. The Oriental Region (pt. 2)
31XXIII. Summary of the Distribution, and Lines of Migration, of the Several Classes of Animals.
16XIII. The Australian Region (pt. 1)
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