Natural History Museum
| Book Title | Two Wallace Lines: Wallace in Singapore and Beyond |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Editor | Martyn E. Y. Low |
| Authors | Jharyathri Thiagarajah, Jeslynn Teo, Kathy Poh, Lydia X. Gan, Wendy Y. Zhang and Shivaram Rasu |
| Synopsis | On 18 April 1854, Alfred Russel Wallace first set foot on the shores of Singapore. From here, he would explore both the island and the surrounding region, as well as co-found the theory of evolution by natural selection. In 2023, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum proudly marked its eighth anniversary on the same date 170 years later with Two Wallace Lines.
This commemorative book retraces Wallace’s footsteps of exploration through the urban and natural landscapes of 19th century Singapore, bringing together materials such as old maps, photographs, letters, and historical Singapore specimens. This journey thus becomes a way for us to imagine Singapore’s past, particularly its role as a crucial hub for naturalists in the Malay Archipelago. |
| ISBN | 978-981-18-6857-3 |
| Page Count | 125 |
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