TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wallace,Alfred Russel
AU  - Marchant,James,Sir
TI  - Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1
AV  - QH 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
KW  - Naturalists -- Correspondence
N1  - 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
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15997
ER  -