Every Living Thing

Every Living Thing explores the historic rivalry between two pioneering scientists, Linnaeus and Buffon, as they race to catalog all life on Earth between 1743 and 1778. Through their personal journeys and differing visions of classification and creation, the book examines how their enduring conflict, dubbed the "Nature Wars," continues to influence modern science and our understanding of the natural world. Combining a rich narrative with reflections on contemporary advancements, it offers an engaging look at the evolution of scientific thought from the 18th century to today.