The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)

by the Elder Pliny

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"The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is an encyclopedic work first published in AD 77. This monumental Latin text compiles knowledge from across the ancient world, covering everything from geography and ethnography to zoology, botany, mining, and precious stones. The largest surviving work from the Roman Empire, it presents nature as a divine force serving humanity.

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