Natural Selection and Tropical Nature

""Natural Selection and Tropical Nature"" is a collection of essays written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection with Charles Darwin. The book, first published in 1891, explores Wallace's experiences and observations during his travels in the tropics, particularly in Southeast Asia and South America. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to natural history, including the diversity of animal and plant life in tropical regions, the adaptation of species to their environments, and the role of natural selection in shaping the evolution of life on Earth. Wallace also discusses his theories on the origin of life and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, as well as his views on the relationship between science and religion.Throughout the book, Wallace emphasizes the importance of studying and preserving the natural world, arguing that the destruction of tropical forests and other habitats threatens not only individual species but also the ecological balance of the planet. He also advocates for a more holistic approach to scientific inquiry, one that takes into account the complex interactions between living organisms and their environments.""Natural Selection and Tropical Nature"" is a seminal work in the field of evolutionary biology and a testament to Wallace's pioneering contributions to the study of the natural world.1891. Essays on descriptive and theoretical biology by Wallace, an English naturalist, evolutionist, geographer, anthropologist, and social critic. Contents: Natural Selection: On the Law which has Regulated the Introduction of New Species; On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type; Mimicry, and other Protective Resemblances Among Animals; On Instinct in Man and Animals; the Philosophy of Birds' Nests; A Theory of Birds' Nests; Creation by Law; The Development of Human Races Under the Law of Natural Selection; The Limits of Natural Selection as Applied to Man. Tropical Nature and Other Essays: The Climate and Physical Aspects of the Equatorial Zone; Equatorial Vegetation; Animal Life in the Tropical Forests; Hummingbirds: As Illustrating the Luxuriance of Tropical Nature; The Colors of Animals and Sexual Selection; The Colors of Plants and the Origin of the Color-Sense; The Antiquity and Origin of Man; The Antiquity of Man in North America; and The Debt of Science to Darwin. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.