Naturalis Historiae Libri Xxxvi....

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.

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