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“It is my object, in the following work, to travel over ground which has as yet been little explored and to make my reader acquainted with a species of Remains, which, though absolutely necessary for understanding the history of the globe, have been hitherto almost uniformly neglected.” quote by Georges Cuvier
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“It is my object, in the following work, to travel over ground which has as yet been little explored and to make my reader acquainted with a species of Remains, which, though absolutely necessary for understanding the history of the globe, have been hitherto almost uniformly neglected.”

Georges Cuvier

About This Quote

Source Book: Le Règne Animal, 1817

The author aims to explore and explain overlooked remnants essential for grasping global history.

In simple terms: He wants to study ignored remnants that are crucial for understanding Earth’s past.

Key Takeaway

Investigate neglected evidence to enrich knowledge.

Themes

exploration science history knowledge archaeology

Mood

curious analytical inquisitive

Type

educational informative scholarly

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • museum curation
  • educational curricula
  • heritage preservation

Key Concepts

paleontology geology anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What overlooked evidence could reshape our view of history?
  • How can we balance curiosity with rigorous verification?
A Different Perspective

Neglected remnants may be fragmentary or ambiguous, limiting clear conclusions.

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