A classic travelogue and study of nature, this book documents Alfred Russel Wallace's exploration of the Malay Archipelago in the mid-19th century. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people, Wallace provides a unique insight into the region's natural history and the impacts of colonialism on the indigenous population. This book is not only an important scientific document, but also a compelling narrative of adventure and discovery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.