Mineralogie Homerique: Ou Essai Sur Les Mineraux (1790)

By Aubin Louis Millin De Grandmaison

Book Overview

""Mineralogie Homerique: Ou Essai Sur Les Mineraux"" is a book written by Aubin Louis Millin De Grandmaison and published in 1790. The book is a study of minerals and their properties, with a particular focus on their appearance and use in ancient Greek literature, specifically the works of Homer. The author explores the various types of minerals mentioned in Homer's epics, such as gold, silver, copper, iron, and precious stones, and examines their significance in the context of ancient Greek culture and mythology. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the physical properties of minerals, as well as their geological origins and uses in various industries. ""Mineralogie Homerique"" is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature, mineralogy, and the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104193930
• ISBN13: 9781104193935
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"