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, . by the Translator. in Ten Volumes.; Volume 8

Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc

ISBN 10: 1148789391 / ISBN 13: 9781148789392

Published by Nabu Press, 2010

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• Title: 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, . by the Translator. in Ten Volumes.; Volume 8
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1148789391
• ISBN 13: 9781148789392
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"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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