Natural History: A Selection
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991
399
Book • Nonfiction
Ancient Rome • 1st Century
1991
Adult
18+ years
Pliny the Elder's Natural History: A Selection offers readers an exploration of ancient knowledge across various subjects including geography, anthropology, and nature. Person-first perspective highlights human curiosity and understanding in the natural world. The work serves as a comprehensive encyclopedic guide, reflecting the breadth of information valued in Pliny's time.
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Contemplative
Adventurous
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Natural History: A Selection by Pliny the Elder offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient thought, praised for its encyclopedic breadth and rich historical value. Readers appreciate its informative nature but note its sometimes outdated scientific perspectives. Despite its age, the work remains a significant and engaging resource for enthusiasts of classical literature and history.
A reader fascinated by ancient science, history, and culture, who enjoys works like The Histories by Herodotus or Metamorphoses by Ovid, will relish Pliny the Elder's Natural History for its encyclopedic exploration of the Roman world's knowledge.
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Book • Nonfiction
Ancient Rome • 1st Century
1991
Adult
18+ years
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