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Title: Voyage à Montbard
Original Publication: Paris: Librairie des bibliophiles, 1890.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Voyage à Montbard" by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles is a detailed account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's visit to the estate of the esteemed naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, offering insights into both the man and his work. As a memoir intertwined with philosophical musings, it reflects Hérault's admiration for Buffon's intellect and contribution to natural history. The opening of the work sets the tone for Hérault's narrative, detailing his eager anticipation to meet Buffon, who, despite being afflicted with pain, graciously invites him to his home. Upon arriving in Montbard, Hérault is struck by both the physical setting and Buffon's storied presence. He describes both the comte's remarkable composure in the face of suffering and his penchant for vanity, while also showcasing Buffon’s intellectual vigor and the gravity with which he navigated discussions about life, nature, and society. The author intertwines personal anecdotes with broader reflections on art, style, and the impact of genius, alluding to the rich legacy left by Buffon while establishing an intimate connection with the illustrious figure whose greatness he perceived. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hérault de Séchelles, Marie-Jean, 1759-1794
Annotator: Aulard, F.-A. (François-Alphonse), 1849-1928
Illustrator: Lalauze, Adolphe, 1838-1906
EBook No.: 72990
Published: Feb 19, 2024
Downloads: 68
Language: French
Subject: Naturalists -- France -- Biography
Subject: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Voyage à Montbard
Original Publication: Paris: Librairie des bibliophiles, 1890.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Voyage à Montbard" by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles is a detailed account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's visit to the estate of the esteemed naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, offering insights into both the man and his work. As a memoir intertwined with philosophical musings, it reflects Hérault's admiration for Buffon's intellect and contribution to natural history. The opening of the work sets the tone for Hérault's narrative, detailing his eager anticipation to meet Buffon, who, despite being afflicted with pain, graciously invites him to his home. Upon arriving in Montbard, Hérault is struck by both the physical setting and Buffon's storied presence. He describes both the comte's remarkable composure in the face of suffering and his penchant for vanity, while also showcasing Buffon’s intellectual vigor and the gravity with which he navigated discussions about life, nature, and society. The author intertwines personal anecdotes with broader reflections on art, style, and the impact of genius, alluding to the rich legacy left by Buffon while establishing an intimate connection with the illustrious figure whose greatness he perceived. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hérault de Séchelles, Marie-Jean, 1759-1794
Annotator: Aulard, F.-A. (François-Alphonse), 1849-1928
Illustrator: Lalauze, Adolphe, 1838-1906
EBook No.: 72990
Published: Feb 19, 2024
Downloads: 68
Language: French
Subject: Naturalists -- France -- Biography
Subject: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.