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

"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 d...

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Main Author: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2539
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