Buffon's Natural History. Volume 05 (of 10) by Buffon
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| Author | Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788 |
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| Editor | Barr, James Smith |
| Title |
Buffon's Natural History. Volume 05 (of 10) Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Buffon's Natural History. Volume 05" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This comprehensive work explores the natural world, particularly focusing on a theory of the earth and the history of various living organisms, including animals, humans, and plants. The volume delves into the nature of animals, examining their physiology, behaviors, and roles within the ecosystem. The opening of this volume begins with a philosophical discourse on the nature of animals, underscoring the interrelationship between humans and the animal kingdom. Buffon discusses how understanding animal life assists in comprehending human existence, suggesting that the study of animals serves as a comparative analysis of organization and function. He distinguishes between the intrinsic characteristics of animals and humans, elaborating on vital processes such as motion, rest, and the mechanics of the animal body, while highlighting the absence of reflective thought in animals as compared to humans. This sets the stage for a detailed examination of domestic animals in the subsequent section, laying a foundation for further exploration into how animals are adapted and modified by human interaction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45730 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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