Wallace
Characters
Role
Historical reference
Background
A historical naturalist whose South American conclusions Professor Challenger sought to verify.
Identified
true
Competencies
Naturalist and explorer
Plot Relevance
His past work serves as the scientific foundation for Challenger's expedition.
First Appearance
Professor Challenger's study
Timeline
Scientific Legacy
His past research on the Amazon is cited by Challenger as a primary reason for his own journey.
Scientific Precedent
Summerlee questions how Challenger found things that Wallace and other established explorers missed.
