Natural History Volume 4

Natural History Volume 4

by Pliny the Elder

Pliny the Elder's *Natural History*, Volume 4, encompasses Books 16 to 20, focusing on the natural world's bounty. It delves into the characteristics and uses of forest trees, cultivated trees, and various grains. The volume also explores the cultivation of flax, provides descriptions of garden plants, and highlights the medicinal properties and applications of these natural resources. Throughout these discussions, Pliny's work reflects the Roman perspective on nature's utility and its role in daily life.

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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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