The Malay Archipelago, the Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise

Description: This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the Malay Archipelago, a region of immense biodiversity and unique cultural diversity. The author, a keen observer of nature, takes the reader on a journey through various islands, painting a vivid picture of the landscape, flora, and fauna. He meticulously examines the striking differences between the eastern and western portions of the archipelago, revealing how they represent two distinct primary regions of the Earth. This exploration of the natural world, rich with examples of unique and rare species, predates Darwin’s landmark work on the origin of species, and the author's insightful observations contribute to our understanding of the interconnectedness of nature and the processes of evolution. The book also delves into the diverse human cultures of the region, providing a nuanced portrait of the indigenous people, their customs, beliefs, and the complex interplay between different ethnic groups. The author's deep engagement with the Malay Archipelago, its natural wonders, and its human inhabitants offers a compelling testament to the region’s captivating beauty and enduring mystery. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Number of Pages: 692

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Book Title: Malay Archipelago, the Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise : A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Topic: General

Publication Year: 2017

Item Height: 1.4 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Travel

Item Weight: 31.9 Oz

Author: Alfred Russell Wallace

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback