Natural History Volume 1

Natural History Volume 1

by Pliny the Elder

This volume of Pliny the Elder's *Natural History* presents a comprehensive overview of the ancient world. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, including the elements, geography, and diverse cultures. Pliny delves into the origins of the cosmos, explores different countries and peoples, and recounts the characteristics of the seas, mountains, and rivers of the known world. His meticulous descriptions offer a window into the beliefs and understanding of the Roman world.

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Gaius Plinius Secundus called Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher, and naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and a friend of the emperor Vespasian. He...

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