Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
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Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
WP7/9 Title page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London. From the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society
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1823 1913 Alfred Russel Alfred Russel Wallace Charles Darwin Darwin Darwin200 Linnaean Title Title Page Wallace
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This title page is a window into the groundbreaking collaboration between two of the most influential figures in the history of science: Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin. Dated 1858, this title page is taken from Wallace's annotated copy of the joint paper, "On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection," which was published in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society. The Victorian era, marked by scientific discovery and exploration, saw the emergence of ideas that would forever change our understanding of the natural world. Wallace, a naturalist with a keen interest in the natural history of the Malay Archipelago, and Darwin, the renowned author of "On the Origin of Species," independently arrived at the theory of natural selection. Realizing the significance of their discoveries, they decided to present their findings to the scientific community together. This title page bears the marks of Wallace's hand, with annotations and corrections throughout the text. The collaboration between these two brilliant minds led to a more comprehensive and detailed exposition of the theory of natural selection, which would come to shape the scientific worldview for generations to come. The title page serves as a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring impact of the scientific discoveries made during the 19th century.
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