Pliny�������s Natural History is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the natural world, written by the ancient Roman author Pliny the Elder in the first century AD. This particular edition, published in 1847, is the second volume of a two-volume set and contains books 11-19 of the original 37. The translator of this edition is Philemon Holland, an English physician and scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. In this volume, readers will find detailed descriptions of topics such as botany, zoology, geology, and meteorology, as well as discussions of human anatomy, medicine, and technology. Pliny�������s writing is known for its encyclopedic scope and attention to detail, and this edition is no exception. Whether you are a student of ancient history, a lover of natural science, or simply interested in exploring the world as it was understood over 2,000 years ago, Pliny�������s Natural History is a fascinating and informative read.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.
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