The book "Alfred Russell Wallace: Letters and Memoirs, Volume 1" is a unique collection of letters and memoirs of the eminent naturalist and explorer Alfred Russell Wallace. Collected here are his personal letters that reveal his thoughts, ideas and observations regarding the study of nature and evolution. The authentic texts presented in this book will help the reader to better understand Wallace's contribution to the development of evolutionary theory and natural science in general. Along with these letters, the book contains contemporaries' recollections of the eminent scientist, as well as carefully selected commentary from the distinguished historian of science, Sir James Marchant. "Letters and Memoirs, Volume 1" is not only a valuable document about the life and work of Alfred Russell Wallace, but also a fascinating window into the world of great scientific discoveries and reflections.