The History of Malay Archipelago

The History of Malay Archipelago

By Alfred Russel Wallace
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In Alfred Russel Wallace's book, 'The History of Malay Archipelago,' readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the diverse islands of Southeast Asia. Wallace provides a detailed account of the region's natural history, including its flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Written in the form of a travelogue, the book combines scientific observations with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encounters. Wallace's engaging narrative style and keen eye for detail make this book both informative and entertaining, offering a valuable insight into the Malay Archipelago in the 19th century. As one of the early works in the field of biogeography, Wallace's book remains a significant contribution to the study of biodiversity and evolution. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection, developed independently of Charles Darwin, is also a key aspect of his writing. Readers interested in natural history, anthropology, and the history of science will find 'The History of Malay Archipelago' a captivating and enlightening read.

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GenreScience and Nature
Length23 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE MOLUCCAS—TERNATE.
2CHAPTER I. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.
23CHAPTER XXII. GILOLO.
3CHAPTER II. SINGAPORE.
24CHAPTER XXIII. TERNATE TO THE KAIOA ISLANDS AND BATCHIAN.
4CHAPTER III. MALACCA AND MOUNT OPHIR.
25CHAPTER XXIV. BATCHIAN.
5CHAPTER IV. BORNEO—THE ORANGUTAN.
26CHAPTER XXV. CERAM, GORAM, AND THE MATABELLO ISLANDS.
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6CHAPTER V. BORNEO—JOURNEY INTO THE INTERIOR.
27CHAPTER XXVI. BOURU.
7CHAPTER VI. BORNEO—THE DYAKS.
28CHAPTER XXVII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE MOLUCCAS.
8CHAPTER VII. JAVA.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. MACASSAR TO THE ARU ISLANDS IN A NATIVE PRAU.
9CHAPTER VIII. SUMATRA.
30CHAPTER XXIX. THE KE ISLANDS.
10CHAPTER IX. NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDO-MALAY ISLANDS.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE ARU ISLANDS—RESIDENCE IN DOBBO
11CHAPTER X. BALI AND LOMBOCK.
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE ARU ISLANDS.—JOURNEY AND RESIDENCE IN THE INTERIOR.
12CHAPTER XI. LOMBOCK: MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE.
33CHAPTER XXXII. THE ARU ISLANDS.—SECOND RESIDENCE AT DOBBO.
13CHAPTER XII. LOMBOCK: HOW THE RAJAH TOOK THE CENSUS.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE ARU ISLANDS—PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ASPECTS OF
14CHAPTER XIII. TIMOR.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. NEW GUINEA.—DOREY.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE TIMOR GROUP.
36CHAPTER XXXV. VOYAGE FROM CERAM TO WAIGIOU.
16CHAPTER XV. CELEBES.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. WAIGIOU.
17CHAPTER XVI. CELEBES.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. VOYAGE FROM WAIGIOU TO TERNATE.
18CHAPTER XVII. CELEBES.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE BIRDS OF PARADISE.
19CHAPTER XVIII. NATURAL HISTORY OF CELEBES.
40CHAPTER XXXIX. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE PAPUAN ISLANDS.
20CHAPTER XIX. BANDA.
41CHAPTER XL. THE RACES OF MAN IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.
21CHAPTER XX. AMBOYNA.

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