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Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon

    Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a seminal French naturalist whose encyclopedic writings profoundly shaped natural history. His comprehensive work explored the vast diversity of the natural world, influencing subsequent generations of scientists with its scope and insight. Buffon's approach was grounded in detailed observation and a holistic view of nature, earning him recognition as a pivotal figure in the Enlightenment's scientific thought. His legacy lies in his foundational contributions to understanding the intricate tapestry of life on Earth.

    Buffon's Natural History of Man, the Globe, and of Quadrupeds: With Additions From Cuvier, Lacepede, and Other Eminent Naturalists
    A History of the Earth and Animated Nature
    Natural History, General and Particular; Volume 1
    A Natural History of the Globe: Of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants; Volume 4