ISBN: 9780366015832 - Voyage À Montbard (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful and engaging travelogue recounting the author's visit to the renowned naturalist, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, at his estate in Montbard. The author provides a captivating glimpse into Buffon's daily life, eccentricities, and groundbreaking ideas that shaped the field of natural history. The book offers a rare and personal perspective on the scientific revolution of the 18th century, exploring Buffon's contributions to our understanding of the natural world and his influence on thinkers like Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Through the author's keen observations and Buffon's own words, readers gain insights into his theories on evolution, the interconnectedness of living organisms, and the role of chance and necessity in the development of life. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to Buffon's enduring legacy and the profound impact his work had on shaping our understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …