The Geographical Distribution of Animals, Volume 1 : With a study of the relations of living and extinct faunas as elucidating the past changes of the Earth's surface

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Geographical Distribution of Animals, Volume 1" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distribution of land animals across various regions of the Earth, examining both living and extinct fauna to shed light on historical geological changes. Wallace's work aims to provide a systematic understanding of zoological geography and the principles that govern the geographical dispersion of species. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a comprehensive investigation of animal distribution. Wallace discusses the necessity of understanding the relationship between the physical characteristics of different regions and their associated animal populations. He outlines the factors that influence distribution, such as climate, vegetation, and geography, and introduces key concepts like "stations" (local areas) and "habitats" (larger geographical zones). Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of previous geological events and how they have shaped the current distribution patterns, providing a foundation for the detailed analysis that will follow in the subsequent chapters. The preface serves both to contextualize his project and to express gratitude to those who aided in its completion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-02-06