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Exploring the Amazon rainforest from 1848 to 1859, this classic account chronicles Henry Walter Bates's extensive journeys and discoveries. Collaborating with fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, Bates provides insights into the region's rich biodiversity and the principles of evolution. His observations and findings significantly enhanced the understanding of the natural world, making this work a vital contribution to natural history. First published in 1863, it remains a key text for those interested in exploration and ecology.

Focusing on the author's extensive exploration of the Amazon basin, this 1863 work details Henry Walter Bates' journey alongside Alfred Russel Wallace. Over eleven years, they collected over 14,000 species, contributing significantly to evolutionary science. Bates' meticulous observations, particularly of butterfly coloration, led to the groundbreaking discovery of Batesian mimicry. The book also offers insights into Brazilian and indigenous life, showcasing the rich biodiversity and cultural aspects of the region during their travels.

This book showcases the two journals produced by entomologist Henry Walter Bates during his groundbreaking travels and discoveries in the Amazon from 1848 to 1859, on which his classic work The Naturalist on the River Amazon, was based. It includes facsimile reproductions of stunning illustrated pages taken from his Amazon journals, as well as an essay describing his travels. The journals reveal how a self-taught naturalist and butterfly enthusiast had a profound impact on the science of evolution. Bates, a trusted companion of Alfred Russel Wallace, traveled with him to the Amazon in 1848. There he became fascinated by close similarities in appearance between unrelated butterflies, and discovered a scientific phenomenon we now refer to as Batesian mimicry: species that are highly desirable to predators began evolving to look more like other, more toxic species in order to avoid predation. Bates spent a total of 11 years in the Amazon; when he returned to England, he had collected, by his own estimate, some 14,000 species of insects, of which no less than 8,000 were previously unknown. This book offers valuable new insight into the scientific implications and findings of Henry Walter Bates's rich and fruitful time in the Amazon, and it is the ideal book for anyone interested in science, scientific history, and science illustrations.--Adapted from the publisher's website

Erstveröffentlichung der Zeichnungen und Reisetagebücher von Henry Walter Bates. Wunderschöne Faksimile-Reproduktionen der Zeichnungen und Notizen des Pionier-Entomologen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Natural History Museum, London. Dieses außergewöhnliche Buch nimmt uns mit auf Henry Bates‘ bahnbrechende Reisen und Entdeckungen im Amazonasgebiet in den Jahren 1848 bis 1859. Es zeigt Faksimile-Reproduktionen von atemberaubenden Bildseiten aus seinen beiden Amazonas-Reisetagebüchern sowie Auszüge aus dem Werk «Elf Jahre am Amazonas», das er nach seiner Rückkehr schrieb. Erstmals werden diese bedeutenden naturwissenschaftlichen Tagebücher veröffentlicht – in einer bibliophilen Ausgabe, die sich hervorragend als Geschenk eignet.

This reprint captures the essence of exploration and adventure from the original 1869 edition, showcasing various discoveries and geographical insights. Richly illustrated, it offers readers a vivid glimpse into the world as it was perceived during the era of exploration, highlighting the spirit of adventure and the quest for knowledge. The book serves as both a historical record and an engaging visual journey through diverse landscapes and cultures.