The History of Malay Archipelago
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Length23h 50m
About this audiobook
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
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2CHAPTER I. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.
3CHAPTER II. SINGAPORE.
4CHAPTER III. MALACCA AND MOUNT OPHIR.
5CHAPTER IV. BORNEO—THE ORANGUTAN.
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6CHAPTER V. BORNEO—JOURNEY INTO THE INTERIOR.
7CHAPTER VI. BORNEO—THE DYAKS.
8CHAPTER VII. JAVA.
9CHAPTER VIII. SUMATRA.
10CHAPTER IX. NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDO-MALAY ISLANDS.
11CHAPTER X. BALI AND LOMBOCK.
12CHAPTER XI. LOMBOCK: MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE.
13CHAPTER XII. LOMBOCK: HOW THE RAJAH TOOK THE CENSUS.
14CHAPTER XIII. TIMOR.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE TIMOR GROUP.
16CHAPTER XV. CELEBES.
17CHAPTER XVI. CELEBES.
18CHAPTER XVII. CELEBES.
19CHAPTER XVIII. NATURAL HISTORY OF CELEBES.
20CHAPTER XIX. BANDA.
21CHAPTER XX. AMBOYNA.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE MOLUCCAS—TERNATE.
23CHAPTER XXII. GILOLO.
24CHAPTER XXIII. TERNATE TO THE KAIOA ISLANDS AND BATCHIAN.
25CHAPTER XXIV. BATCHIAN.
26CHAPTER XXV. CERAM, GORAM, AND THE MATABELLO ISLANDS.
27CHAPTER XXVI. BOURU.
28CHAPTER XXVII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE MOLUCCAS.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. MACASSAR TO THE ARU ISLANDS IN A NATIVE PRAU.
30CHAPTER XXIX. THE KE ISLANDS.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE ARU ISLANDS—RESIDENCE IN DOBBO
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE ARU ISLANDS.—JOURNEY AND RESIDENCE IN THE INTERIOR.
33CHAPTER XXXII. THE ARU ISLANDS.—SECOND RESIDENCE AT DOBBO.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE ARU ISLANDS—PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ASPECTS OF
35CHAPTER XXXIV. NEW GUINEA.—DOREY.
36CHAPTER XXXV. VOYAGE FROM CERAM TO WAIGIOU.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. WAIGIOU.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. VOYAGE FROM WAIGIOU TO TERNATE.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE BIRDS OF PARADISE.
40CHAPTER XXXIX. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE PAPUAN ISLANDS.
41CHAPTER XL. THE RACES OF MAN IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.
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