Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2001-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 152 Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823 1913 Wallace, A. R. (Alfred Russel) Wallace, Russell Wallace, Alfred R. The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2 The Land of the Orang-utan and the Bird of Paradise; A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature Produced by Martin Adamson, and David Widger "The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific travelogue written in the mid-19th century that explores the natural history of the Malay Archipelago, covering topics such as geography, flora, fauna, and the cultures of various islands. The author documents his detailed observations while traveling through different regions, particularly focusing on the wildlife and unique ecological features found in locations like Ternate and Gilolo, while providing insights into the colonial dynamics of the time. At the start of this volume, Wallace recounts his arrival in Ternate, a volcanic island characterized by its stunning landscapes and intricate social structures, including the influential figure of Mr. Duivenboden. He describes his new home and the surrounding environment, including its rich fruit-bearing regions and the threat of volcanic eruptions. The opening chapters detail Wallace's exploratory outings, interactions with diverse local populations, and scientific pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the fascinating and sometimes tumultuous history of the spice trade. His narrative introduces readers to the unique geography and cultural intricacies of the islands he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Natural history -- Malay Archipelago Ethnology -- Malay Archipelago Malay Archipelago -- Description and travel Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 -- Travel -- Malay Archipelago DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 721841 721842 2024-10-02T03:40:06.490132 2023-10-02T03:56:33.673628 text/html text/html 710700 2013-02-08T12:48:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 252758 2013-02-08T12:48:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 344483 2024-10-02T03:40:15.678058 application/epub+zip 353794 2024-10-02T03:40:09.806196 application/epub+zip 337158 2024-10-02T03:40:08.517101 application/epub+zip 615277 2024-10-02T03:40:20.764067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 578804 2024-10-02T03:40:14.850108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450558 2022-09-02T04:36:23.499934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 649934 649907 2024-10-02T03:40:05.944230 2023-10-02T03:56:33.238649 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 649691 2008-12-01T10:41:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 245704 2008-12-01T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 649714 2008-12-01T10:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 245644 2008-12-01T10:42:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22790 2024-10-02T03:40:20.896054 application/rdf+xml 16368 2024-10-02T03:40:09.066132 image/jpeg 4001 2024-10-02T03:40:08.792177 image/jpeg 337280 2024-10-02T03:40:06.548208 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia