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Natural History: A Selection

Pliny the Elder
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Natural History: A Selection

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991

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Pliny the Elder

Natural History: A Selection

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

399

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Rome • 1st Century

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

780 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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 Readers appreciate its informative nature but note its sometimes outdated scientific perspectives.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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Natural History: A Selection?

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.

4.3

780 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

399

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient Rome • 1st Century

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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