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100 1 _aWallace, Alfred Russel,
_d1823-1913
245 1 0 _aAlfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-07
508 _aProduced 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
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
653 _aNaturalists -- Correspondence
700 1 _aMarchant, James, Sir,
_d1867-1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15997
999 _c57385
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