Buffon's Natural History. Volume 04 (of 10)

About the book

"Buffon's Natural History. Volume 04 (of 10)" by Buffon is an encyclopedic work published between 1749-1804. This monumental collection spans 36 volumes covering all known natural sciences of the era, from quadrupeds and birds to minerals and geology. Volume 04 focuses on quadrupeds, exploring domestic animals and animal nature. Buffon's groundbreaking work challenged biblical timelines, introduced comparative anatomy, and laid foundations for evolutionary thought. Despite criticism for its elaborate prose, it achieved immense success, selling out its first edition within six weeks.