Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823-1913 creator Marchant, James, Sir 1867-1956 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1" by James Marchant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume compiles a selection of letters and anecdotes from the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, shedding light on his pioneering contributions to the theory of Natural Selection in collaboration with Charles Darwin. The book provides insights into Wallace's thoughts and experiences from his early years through significant scientific developments." The opening of this work introduces readers to the background of Alfred Russel Wallace, emphasizing his pivotal role in the foundation of evolutionary theory alongside Darwin. Through Marchant's detailed preface, we learn that the correspondence spans from the dawn of Darwinism to the early 20th century, enriching the narrative with personal anecdotes and reflections that highlight Wallace's character and intellect. The introduction sets the stage for exploring Wallace's early life, his relationship with Darwin, and the broader context of his scientific endeavors, inviting readers to delve into the unique experiences that shaped this influential figure in natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-06-07 Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries., Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 Naturalists -- Correspondence QH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15997 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15997 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133356.0 15997