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Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de
1707
1788
Buffon, M. le comte de
Leclerc, Georges Louis, comte de Buffon
Barr, James Smith
Barr, J. S. (James Smith)
Buffon's Natural History. Volume 09 (of 10)
Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c
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"Buffon's Natural History. Volume 09 (of 10)" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive work that aims to catalog and describe various species of animals and plants, focusing on their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. The text likely serves as a resource for naturalists, scholars, and anyone interested in the biological sciences of its time. The opening of this volume details the characteristics of several animal species, including the Loris, Javelin Bat, Serval, Ocelot, and others. It provides thorough descriptions of their physical attributes, habits, and habitats based on both personal observations and information from earlier naturalists. For instance, the Loris is noted for its distinctive body structure and unique reproductive anatomy, while the Javelin Bat is differentiated by its nose shape. The text also engages with the historical context of animal classification and the evolution of scientific understanding, reflecting the curiosity and methods of natural philosophy that characterized the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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