This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1.' is a collection of correspondence between Wallace and other scientists, including Herbert Spencer. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village of Llanbadoc, in Monmouthshire, Wales. Wallace was inspired by the travelling naturalists of the day and decided to begin his exploration career collecting specimens in the Amazon rainforest. He explored the Rio Negra for four years, making notes on the peoples and languages he encountered as well as the geography, flora, and fauna. While travelling, Wallace refined his thoughts about evolution and in 1858 he outlined his theory of natural selection in an article he sent to Charles Darwin. Wallace made a huge contribution to the natural sciences and he will continue to be remembered as one of the key figures in the development of evolutionary theory.

The publication in 1859 of the "Origin of Species"1 marked a distinct period in the course of Darwin's scientific labours; his previous publications had, in a measure, prepared the way for this, and those which immediately followed were branches growing out from the main line of thought and argument contained in the "Origin," an overflow of the "mass of facts" patiently gathered during the preceding years. With Wallace, the end of the first period of his literary work was completed by the publication of his two large volumes on "The Geographical Distribution of Animals," towards which all his previous thought and writings had tended, and from which, again, came other valuable works leading up to the publication of "Darwinism" (1889). It will be remembered that Darwin and Wallace, on their respective returns to England, after many years spent in journeyings by land and sea and in laborious research, found the first few months fully occupied in going over their large and varied collections, sorting and arranging with scrupulous care the rare specimens they had taken, and in discovering the right men to name and classify them into correct groups.

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The wealth and variety of Wallace's own correspondence, excluding the large collection of letters which he received from many eminent men and women, and the necessity for somewhat lengthy introductions and many annotations, have expanded the work to two (there was, indeed, enough good material to make four) volumes.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Insights into a Naturalist's Legacy and Victorian Scientific Adventure Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life and adventures of Alfred Russel Wallace with Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2. This compelling collection unveils the personal letters and reflections of a pioneering naturalist who navigated the uncharted territories of science and exploration during the Victorian era. Wallace's words come alive, offering a unique perspective on his groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary thought and his encounters with the wonders of the natural world. Why This Book? Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2 provides an intimate look into the mind of a scientific luminary. Through his letters and reminiscences, readers gain insight into Wallace's unwavering curiosity, his relentless pursuit of knowledge, and the profound impact of his discoveries on the fields of biology and anthropology. Alfred Russel Wallace, a Victorian naturalist and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, is a figure of enduring significance. This collection allows readers to connect with the man behind the scientific achievements, exploring the depth of his intellect and the spirit of adventure that defined his life.