The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 2 (of 6) by the Elder Pliny
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About this eBook
| Author | Pliny, the Elder, 24?-79 |
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| Translator | Bostock, John, 1773-1846 |
| Translator | Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878 |
| Title | The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 2 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 2 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is an ancient scientific publication written in the 1st century AD. This extensive work serves as an encyclopedia of knowledge available at the time, covering a vast range of topics, including geography, anthropology, and natural sciences. The content is particularly focused on the known territories, nations, fauna, and flora of the ancient world, reflecting the exploration and understanding of the earth during that period. At the start of this volume, Pliny delves into Book VI, which outlines an account of various countries, nations, seas, towns, and rivers that exist or have existed. He begins by describing the Euxine Sea, including the geographical attributes and significant ports along its coasts, and further discusses regions like Paphlagonia and Cappadocia. The opening portion provides a detailed geographical analysis that includes distances between locations, notable rivers, and towns, emphasizing not only the spatial relations but also the rich history and the cultural significance of these regions as understood by the Romans of Pliny's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60230 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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