"Theory of the Earth, General History of Man, Animals and Plants, Minerals and Other" is the eighth volume of the book "Natural History" from the series of works by the famous French naturalist and encyclopedist Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon. In this book, the author examines theories about the origin of the Earth, the general history of mankind, animal and plant life, minerals and other aspects of nature. With the help of scientific facts and observations, Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon offers the reader interesting and memorable information about living and non-living nature, deepening our understanding of the world around us.