02490cam a22003493u 4500 72990 UtSlPG 20260610134704.0 m cr n 260607r20241890utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 QH Hérault de Séchelles, Marie-Jean, 1759-1794 Voyage à Montbard Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-19 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Voyage à Montbard" by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles is a detailed account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's visit to the estate of the esteemed naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, offering insights into both the man and his work. As a memoir intertwined with philosophical musings, it reflects Hérault's admiration for Buffon's intellect and contribution to natural history. The opening of the work sets the tone for Hérault's narrative, detailing his eager anticipation to meet Buffon, who, despite being afflicted with pain, graciously invites him to his home. Upon arriving in Montbard, Hérault is struck by both the physical setting and Buffon's storied presence. He describes both the comte's remarkable composure in the face of suffering and his penchant for vanity, while also showcasing Buffon’s intellectual vigor and the gravity with which he navigated discussions about life, nature, and society. The author intertwines personal anecdotes with broader reflections on art, style, and the impact of genius, alluding to the rich legacy left by Buffon while establishing an intimate connection with the illustrious figure whose greatness he perceived. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Librairie des bibliophiles, 1890 Naturalists -- France -- Biography Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788 Aulard, F.-A. (François-Alphonse), 1849-1928 Lalauze, Adolphe, 1838-1906 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hn28km https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72990 113715 113715