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This encyclopedic work by the Roman author Pliny the Elder examines the natural history of the world known to the ancient Romans, covering topics such as astronomy, geography, zoology, and botany. Pliny's account contains a wealth of information on the scientific knowledge and beliefs of his time, as well as a record of many now-extinct species and lost scientific texts. This edition includes an introduction and notes by a modern scholar, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Pliny's life and times.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 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.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.

Naturalis Historia is an encyclopedia published by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire to the modern day and purports to cover all ancient knowledge. Detlef Detlefsen's translation brings this historic work to modern audiences.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 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.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.

Caii Plinii Secundi Historiæ Naturalis Libri XXXVII, written by Pliny the Elder and edited by Jean Hardouin, is a landmark work of natural history that covers topics ranging from astronomy and geology to zoology and botany. This beautifully illustrated volume is a treasure trove of knowledge and a testimony to the enduring power of the natural world.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 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.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.

This is a Latin text of the natural history of Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and naturalist whose work has been influential throughout history. The book is organized into 37 chapters, covering topics ranging from zoology and botany to anthropology and medicine. Classicists and those interested in the natural world will find this book to be a fascinating glimpse into the scientific knowledge of ancient Rome.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 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.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.

Pliny the Elder was a first-century Roman scholar and writer who provided one of the most comprehensive accounts of the natural world in antiquity. This work, translated by John Bostock and H.T. Riley, covers a wide range of topics from zoology and botany to mineralogy and metallurgy.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 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.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.