Albertus Seba (Book order)

Albertus Seba Book order

May 12, 1665 – May 2, 1736

Albertus Seba was a Dutch pharmacist, zoologist, and collector whose work centered on a profound curiosity about the natural world. He amassed an extraordinary collection of exotic plants and animal specimens, driven by a passion for discovery. His efforts culminated in the publication of a monumental illustrated compendium detailing the rarest natural objects, a testament to his dedication. Seba's legacy endures through his significant contributions to the fields of natural history and collecting.

Cabinet of natural curiosities

543 pages
20 hours of reading

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Albertus Seba's "Cabinet of Natural Curiosities" is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though it was common for men of his profession to collect natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam based pharmacist, Albertus Seba (1665-1736) had a passion that led him far beyond the call of duty. His amazing, unprecedented collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of each and every specimen and arranged the publication of a catalog detailing his entire collection.