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Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural History,: Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minera
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Sports GeneralGeneral World HistoryNature Writing
ISBN13: 9781148789392
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 9 2010
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural History, Volume 8, presents a comprehensive view of the natural world as understood in the late 18th century. Translated from the French and annotated by Barr, this volume is part of a larger ten-volume set that delves into the theory of the Earth, the history of humankind, animals, plants, and minerals.
Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a leading naturalist and intellectual of his time, and his work represents a significant contribution to the development of natural history as a scientific discipline. This volume offers insights into the scientific thought and knowledge of the period, making it a valuable resource for historians of science and anyone interested in the history of natural history. It provides a window into the past, showcasing how people understood and classified the world around them over two centuries ago.
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