The History of Malay Archipelago
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Length24h 2m
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
Length24 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1James Cook's Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World
2VOLUME 1
3PREFACE.
4CHAPTER I. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.
5CHAPTER II. SINGAPORE.
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6CHAPTER III. MALACCA AND MOUNT OPHIR.
7CHAPTER IV. BORNEO—THE ORANGUTAN.
8CHAPTER V. BORNEO—JOURNEY INTO THE INTERIOR.
9CHAPTER VI. BORNEO—THE DYAKS.
10CHAPTER VII. JAVA.
11CHAPTER VIII. SUMATRA.
12CHAPTER IX. NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDO-MALAY ISLANDS.
13CHAPTER X. BALI AND LOMBOCK.
14CHAPTER XI. LOMBOCK: MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE.
15CHAPTER XII. LOMBOCK: HOW THE RAJAH TOOK THE CENSUS.
16CHAPTER XIII. TIMOR.
17CHAPTER XIV. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE TIMOR GROUP.
18CHAPTER XV. CELEBES.
19CHAPTER XVI. CELEBES.
20CHAPTER XVII. CELEBES.
21CHAPTER XVIII. NATURAL HISTORY OF CELEBES.
22CHAPTER XIX. BANDA.
23CHAPTER XX. AMBOYNA.
24VOLUME 2
25CHAPTER XXI. THE MOLUCCAS—TERNATE.
26CHAPTER XXII. GILOLO.
27CHAPTER XXIII. TERNATE TO THE KAIOA ISLANDS AND BATCHIAN.
28CHAPTER XXIV. BATCHIAN.
29CHAPTER XXV. CERAM, GORAM, AND THE MATABELLO ISLANDS.
30CHAPTER XXVI. BOURU.
31CHAPTER XXVII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE MOLUCCAS.
32CHAPTER XXVIII. MACASSAR TO THE ARU ISLANDS IN A NATIVE PRAU.
33CHAPTER XXIX. THE KE ISLANDS.
34CHAPTER XXX. THE ARU ISLANDS—RESIDENCE IN DOBBO
35CHAPTER XXXI. THE ARU ISLANDS.—JOURNEY AND RESIDENCE IN THE INTERIOR.
36CHAPTER XXXII. THE ARU ISLANDS.—SECOND RESIDENCE AT DOBBO.
37CHAPTER XXXIII. THE ARU ISLANDS—PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ASPECTS OF
38CHAPTER XXXIV. NEW GUINEA.—DOREY.
39CHAPTER XXXV. VOYAGE FROM CERAM TO WAIGIOU.
40CHAPTER XXXVI. WAIGIOU.
41CHAPTER XXXVII. VOYAGE FROM WAIGIOU TO TERNATE.
42CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE BIRDS OF PARADISE.
43CHAPTER XXXIX. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE PAPUAN ISLANDS.
44CHAPTER XL. THE RACES OF MAN IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.
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