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In 1907 Wallace wrote the short book Is Mars Habitable? to criticize the claims made by Percival Lowell that there were Martian canals built by intelligent beings. Wallace did months of research, consulted various experts, and produced his own scientific analysis of the martian climate and atmospheric conditions. Among other things Wallace pointed out that spectroscopic analysis had shown no signs of water vapour in the Martian atmosphere, that Lowell's analysis of Mars's climate was seriously flawed and badly overestimated the surface temperature, and that low atmospheric pressure would make ...

The Malay Archipelago is a classical Victorian work combining natural history, biogeography and ethnology while describing Wallace's travels in that region during the 1850s and early 1860s. Wallace contributed to the description of natural selection as a process in the evolution of species, along with Charles Darwin. (Summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)

Dive into the captivating world of Victorian ethnology with Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too. First published in 1869, this remarkable work offers a unique perspective on Southeast Asia, penned by an author who was a co-discoverer of the theory of evolution alongside Darwin. Join us on this enlightening journey, beautifully narrated by Nicholas Longhurst.

A fascinating and classic Victorian ethnology of SE Asia, first published in 1869. The author was co-discoverer of evolution, together with Darwin. (Summary by Nicholas Longhurst)

Dive into the fascinating world of the Malay Archipelago, a remarkable Victorian-era exploration that intertwines natural history, biogeography, and ethnology. This captivating narrative chronicles Alfred Russel Wallaces adventurous travels through the region during the 1850s and early 1860s. Wallace, alongside Charles Darwin, played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of natural selection and the evolution of species. Join us as we uncover the wonders of nature and the profound insights of one of historys greatest naturalists. (Summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)