Buffon's Natural History. Volume 10 (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 10 (of 10)
Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c
Note Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_Naturelle
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Summary "Buffon's Natural History. Volume 10" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume completes a comprehensive exploration of natural history, encompassing theories of the earth, a history of various species of animals, and encounters with plants and minerals. The text dives into the interconnections of life forms, their origins, and classifications, offering insights into the natural world. The opening of this volume discusses the classification and degeneration of animals, presenting a detailed examination of various species and their relationships. Buffon categorizes animals based on shared characteristics and behaviors, illustrating how environmental factors influence their development. He notes the genetic ties among species, particularly highlighting the domesticated dog's relation to wild canines. The text also introduces theories regarding the origins of different animals, touching on the impact of climate and the concept of degeneration over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history
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