Alfred Russel Wallace - Elbert Hubbard - Bog

The book ""Alfred Russel Wallace"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous British naturalist and explorer who is best known for his contribution to the theory of evolution. The book covers Wallace's life, from his childhood in Wales to his travels to the Amazon and Malay Archipelago, where he conducted research and collected specimens that would later lead him to independently develop the theory of natural selection. Hubbard's biography provides a detailed account of Wallace's personal life, including his struggles with poverty and illness, as well as his relationships with other notable scientists of his time, such as Charles Darwin. The book also explores Wallace's views on social and political issues, including his advocacy for women's suffrage and his opposition to imperialism. Through Hubbard's engaging writing style and extensive research, readers gain a deeper understanding of the life and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace, a remarkable figure in the history of science and exploration.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Scientists, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103951.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.