Buffon's Natural History, Volume 02 (of 10) by Buffon
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About this eBook
| Author | Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788 |
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| Editor | Barr, James Smith |
| Title |
Buffon's Natural History, Volume 02 (of 10) Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Mineral, &c. &c |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_Naturelle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Buffon's Natural History, Volume 02 (of 10)" by Buffon is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work is a comprehensive exploration of natural history, encompassing various topics such as the theory of the earth, the history of man, animal species, and the study of plants and minerals. The book focuses on providing systematic descriptions and explanations of natural phenomena, related life forms, and the interactions between them. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the ocean's geography, beginning with an examination of seas and lakes. It describes the physical structure of various bodies of water, outlines their connections to the ocean, and discusses their unique characteristics, including tidal behaviors and geographical formations. Buffon elaborates on the flux and reflux of tides, emphasizing their relationship with the moon's phases and their implications on coastal geography. Through these observations, the text aims to construct a deeper understanding of the natural world while laying down the foundational principles for Buffon's theory of the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45602 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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