Alfred Russel Wallace

A Life

Autori

• Peter Raby

Parametri

Pagine

344pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Set in 1858, the narrative centers on Alfred Russel Wallace, who, despite battling malaria in the Spice Islands, independently formulates a theory of natural selection. His groundbreaking discovery prompts an urgent correspondence with Charles Darwin, who fears being overshadowed. Their joint presentation in London marks a pivotal moment in scientific history, leading to Darwin's subsequent publication of On the Origin of Species, while Wallace remains unaware of the impact his work will have from afar.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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