Buffon's Natural History. Volume 06 (of 10) by Buffon

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Author Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
Editor Barr, James Smith
Title Buffon's Natural History. Volume 06 (of 10)
Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_Naturelle
Note Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Buffon's Natural History. Volume 06" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume contains extensive discussions on various domestic and wild animals, exploring their characteristics, behaviors, relationships with humans, and environmental adaptations. The text serves as both a comprehensive account of zoology in Buffon's time and a reflection on the broader aspects of natural history. At the start of this volume, Buffon discusses domestic animals, beginning with the cat. He describes the cat's nature as fundamentally independent and cunning, contrasting it sharply with the loyalty associated with dogs. Buffon details the cat’s habits, reproductive behaviors, and characteristics, emphasizing its dual domestic and wild nature. He extends his observations to include the classifications of various wild animals, hinting at a systematic approach to understanding animal life in relation to the environment and human interactions. The opening sets the stage for a thorough analysis of animal species, suggesting a blend of observational detail and philosophical inquiry into their roles in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history
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