Alfred Russel Wallace

Palm trees of the Amazon and their uses (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the diverse uses of Amazonian palm trees

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Alfred Russel Wallace's 'Palm Trees of the Amazon and their Uses' is a comprehensive study that delves into the botanical, ecological, and ethnological aspects of palm trees found in the Amazon rainforest. Through meticulous observation and scientific analysis, Wallace explores the diverse uses of these palm species by indigenous communities, shedding light on their economic, cultural, and sustainable significance. Written in a detailed and descriptive manner, the book not only serves as a valuable scientific resource but also offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the Amazon region. Wallace's eloquent prose and vivid descriptions enhance the reader's understanding of the intricate relationships between palm trees and the ecosystem they inhabit. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork and research, Wallace presents a scholarly and insightful account of these remarkable plants, highlighting their importance in the Amazonian landscape. With its in-depth exploration of palm trees and their multifaceted uses, 'Palm Trees of the Amazon and their Uses' is a must-read for botanists, ecologists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the wonders of the natural world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339533059
• Artikelnr.: 68440801

Autorenporträt

Alfred Russel Wallace was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist, and illustrator who lived from 8 January 1823 to 7 November 1913. His own development of the theory of evolution through natural selection is what made him most famous. Charles Darwin's earlier papers on the subject were also excerpted in his 1858 paper, which was published in the same year. In response, Darwin rapidly wrote an abstract of the "great species book" he was composing, which he then published in 1859 as "On the Origin of Species. Beginning in the Amazon River basin, Wallace conducted considerable fieldwork. The Wallace Line, which divides the Indonesian archipelago into two distinct parts and is now known as the Wallace Line, was discovered by him while conducting fieldwork in the Malay Archipelago. In the western portion, where the animals are large and of Asian origin, and in the eastern portion, where the fauna reflects Australasia. He is frequently referred to as the "father of biogeography," or more specifically, of zoogeography, and was thought to be the foremost authority on the geographic distribution of animal species in the 19th century.