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100 1 _aWallace, Alfred Russel,
_d1823-1913
245 1 0 _aUit den Indischen Archipel :
_bDe Aarde en haar volken, Jaargang 1875
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-04
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Uit den Indischen Archipel" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a travelogue that explores the natural history and cultures of the Indonesian Archipelago, likely written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the specific region of Timor, discussing its geography, colonial influences, and the varying ethnicities and customs of its inhabitants. It is especially focused on Wallace's observations as a naturalist, offering insights into the flora and fauna of the islands. At the start of the work, Wallace describes the island of Timor, emphasizing its volcanic nature and colonial divisions between Portugal and the Netherlands. He paints a vivid picture of the capital, Koepang, and its ethnically diverse population, highlighting the differences between the Native Timorese and Malays. As he begins his exploration, Wallace expresses his desire to study the rich avian biodiversity on the island of Semao but finds that the local environment is not wholly conducive to his efforts. His initial journey is marked by logistical challenges and dangers as he navigates both the land and complexities surrounding the local culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMalay Archipelago -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49879
999 _c90717
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