From Natural History to the History of Nature: Readings from Buffon and His Critics

This collection of readings, published for the first time in any language, presents a selection of critical responses to the original publication of the Natural History by George Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1697-1788). Comments by Albrecht von Haller, Lamoignon de Malesherbes, Héault de Séchelles, and anonymous reviews from leading periodicals of the period are included. Substantial selections from the first volumes of the Natural History and important documents from Buffon's earlier works are also included. As much as possible, the authors have used entire selections, rather than brief excerpts.

Author: John Lyon
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 01/01/1981
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780268159740