“In Ireland, there are the same fossils, the same shells and the same sea bodies, as appear in America, and some of them are found in no other part of Europe.”
Quote by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Work
A Natural History, General and Particular: Containing the History and Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, the Brute Creation, Vegetables, Minerals, Etc. Etc
A Natural History, General and Particular is an extensive treatise that delves into the various aspects of the natural world, including geological and biological phenomena, human history, and the characteristics of different species and elements. more
Author
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a French naturalist, mathematician, and encyclopedist. He is renowned for his comprehensive work on natural history, 'Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière', which was a cornerstone of the Enlightenment. more
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