Buffon's Natural History. Volume 09 (of 10) Containing a Theory of the Earth, a General History of Man, of the Brute Creation, and of Vegetables, Minerals, &c. &c

"Buffon's Natural History. Volume 09 (of 10)" by Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon is a scientific book from the 1800s, aiming to categorize different kinds of plants and animals, concentrating on where they live, how they act, and what they look like. The text gives detailed accounts of creatures like the Loris and the Javelin Bat, describing their bodies, behaviors, and where they are found, utilizing personal observations and information from past naturalists. The book considers how animal classes were created and the increasing knowledge of science, reflecting the scientific curiosity that defined the time. Providing deep insights, it likely functioned as a key resource for scientists, academics, and anyone with an interest in biology in that era.