The Malay Archipelago; The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise; A Narrative of Travel with Studies of Man and Nature
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- New York: Macmillan and Co, 1906
New York: Macmillan and Co, 1906. Tenth Edition (Later Printing). Hardcover. Very Good+. Tenth Edition (Later Printing). Hardcover. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind.
The Malay Archipelago recounts the expedition of British naturalist, colleague of Charles Darwin, and fellow proponent of evolution, Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) in the southern territories of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Chronicling Wallace's eight-year scientific exploration of the East Indies, from 1854 to 1862, the work provides detailed accounts of the geography, floral and fauna of the region. Light shelfwear, bent and bumped corners, evenly toned, light wear to head and tail, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. xvii, 515pp.+ index, app.endix. illus (b/w), frontis, fold-out maps (some with red outlining). Publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering and ruling, decoration, tissue guard on frontis.
The Malay Archipelago recounts the expedition of British naturalist, colleague of Charles Darwin, and fellow proponent of evolution, Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) in the southern territories of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Chronicling Wallace's eight-year scientific exploration of the East Indies, from 1854 to 1862, the work provides detailed accounts of the geography, floral and fauna of the region. Light shelfwear, bent and bumped corners, evenly toned, light wear to head and tail, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. xvii, 515pp.+ index, app.endix. illus (b/w), frontis, fold-out maps (some with red outlining). Publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering and ruling, decoration, tissue guard on frontis.