Caii Plinii Secundi Historiae naturalis, libri XXXVII

Caii Plinii Secundi Historiae naturalis, libri XXXVII, Volume 1, is a comprehensive exploration of the natural world as understood by Pliny the Elder. Written in Latin, this monumental work covers a vast range of topics, from astronomy and geography to botany, zoology, and mineralogy. Pliny’s encyclopedic approach provides invaluable insights into the scientific knowledge and beliefs of the Roman Empire. This edition, carefully compiled and presented, offers scholars and enthusiasts a chance to engage with one of the most influential texts of classical antiquity. Jean Hardouin’s contributions further enhance the value of this historic work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.