Wallacea
Roos Holleman
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Wallacea
by Roos Holleman, Alexander Reeuwijk
Published
2020
Publisher
Noordboek
Pages
127
ISBN-13
9789056156350
ISBN-10
9056156357
Description
In the middle of the nineteenth century, the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace traveled across Indonesia. During that eight-year journey, he collected birds and insects, laid the foundations for biogeography (the doctrine that studies the distribution of organisms) and unraveled, independently of Charles Darwin, the theory of evolution based on natural selection. And yet we have somewhat forgotten him. 150 years after Wallace published his travelogue 'The Malay Archipelago', artist Roos Holleman and writer Alexander Reeuwijk found time for a tribute. Wallacea contains beautiful pastel drawings and interesting stories about Wallace's life and work. A rightful monument for this great traveler and scientist. Exhibition: Het Natuurhistorisch, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (postponed). In het midden van de negentiende eeuw reisde de Britse natuurvorser Alfred Russel Wallace dwars door Indonesië. In die achtjarige reis verzamelde hij onder meer vogels en insecten, legde de basis voor de biogeografie (de leer die de verspreiding van organismen bestudeert) en ontrafelde er, onafhankelijk van Charles Darwin, de evolutietheorie op basis van natuurlijke selectie. En toch zijn we hem enigszins vergeten. 150 jaar nadat Wallace zijn reisboek 'The Malay Archipelago' publiceerde, vonden kunstenaar Roos Holleman en schrijver Alexander Reeuwijk het tijd voor een eerbetoon. Wallacea bevat prachtige pasteltekeningen en interessante verhalen over het leven en werk van Wallace. Een terecht monument voor deze grote reiziger en wetenschapper. Exhibition: Het Natuurhistorisch, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (postponed).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wallacea?
This edition of Wallacea has approximately 127 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Wallacea?
For most readers, Wallacea typically takes between 2h 39m and 1h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,750 words
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What is the word count of Wallacea?
The estimated word count for Wallacea is approximately 31,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Wallacea?
Wallacea was written by Roos Holleman, Alexander Reeuwijk.
When was Wallacea published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.