Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin, spent nearly a decade cataloging the plant and animal species which inhabited the unique geographical area of the Malay Archipelago, and remains to this day one of the most extensive works of natural history ever written.

    The book begins with a summary of Wallace's travels and the specimens he collected. Wallace describes the geography of the area including the volcanoes. The remainder of the book describes the people, their language, and customs.

    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.