A Modern Theory Of Evolution

Download or read book Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace written by Mary Colson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Charles Darwin is familiar to so many, Alfred Wallace's contribution to science and especially to the theory of evolution was invaluable. The two traveled the world separately and developed their ideas separately, but Darwin published his theory first. Rather than become enemies, they both worked to promote acceptance of the controversial ideas. Readers will be interested in the biographies of these globetrotting scientists as well as actual quotes that aid in a better understanding of the men and their motivations.