Natural Selection and Tropical Nature

""Natural Selection and Tropical Nature"" is a scientific book written by the renowned British naturalist and biologist, Alfred Russel Wallace. The book was first published in 1891 and is a collection of essays and articles that Wallace wrote during his travels in the tropics. The book is divided into two parts. The first part of the book focuses on the theory of natural selection, which was developed by Wallace and Charles Darwin. Wallace provides a detailed explanation of the theory, including how it works and how it applies to different species. He also discusses the evidence that supports the theory and the criticisms that have been made against it.The second part of the book is devoted to Wallace's observations of tropical nature. He describes the unique flora and fauna of the tropics, including the adaptations that allow these organisms to survive in their environment. Wallace also discusses the impact of human activity on tropical ecosystems, including deforestation and the introduction of invasive species.Throughout the book, Wallace's writing is clear and concise, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader. His observations and insights are still relevant today, and the book remains a classic in the field of evolutionary biology.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.