Animals & Plants in Egypt [46 Images]

Description de l'Égypte, Histoire naturelle is a significant historical work published in 1809 during the French expedition to Egypt led by Napoleon Bonaparte. This multi-volume publication was part of a larger project initiated by Napoleon to document and study Egypt's history, culture, geography, and natural history.

The "Histoire naturelle" section, authored by Alire Raffeneau-Delile, focuses on the natural history of Egypt. It contains detailed descriptions of the country's flora, fauna, geology, and climate. This work played a crucial role in expanding the scientific knowledge of Egypt's biodiversity and served as an early example of a comprehensive natural history survey of a region. The illustrations and findings from this publication contributed significantly to the fields of botany, zoology, and geology, and it remains a valuable historical reference for researchers interested in the natural history of Egypt during the early 19th century.