Pliny natural history volume 2

Pliny the elder naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. The books all explore geography focusing on the regions of italy, spain, greece, then unto africa encompassing various towns and activities and geographical thoughts and interpretations of that time. While the monster is seldom described except for it being a large fish, there is still enough evidence to easily apply theses 5. Natural history encyclopedic scientific work by pliny. The natural history volume 2 pliny the elder 23 79, translated by henry thomas riley 1816 1878 naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 77. Pliny the elder born gaius plinius secundus, ad 2379 was a roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher, a naval and army commander of the early roman empire, and friend of emperor vespasian spending most of his spare time studying, writing, and investigating natural and geographic phenomena in the field, pliny wrote the encyclopedic naturalis historia natural history, which. Download following the prototype established by pliny the elder in his natural history, jashemski and the volume s contributors reconstruct the environment of pompeii, herculaneum and the surrounding campanian countryside, based on the evidence preserved by the eruption of vesuvius in ad 79. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge. Listen to natural history volume 2 by pliny the elder at. The natural history of pliny digital collections national.

The natural history volume 1 pliny the elder 23 79, translated by henry thomas riley 1816 1878 naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge, based on the best authorities a. The natural history of pliny, volume 2 bohns classical library the natural history of pliny, henry thomas riley. Librivox recording of the natural history, volume 2, by pliny the elder. His natural history contained over a million words in 37 volumes pliny attempted to document all known facts about the natural world. The work, which was largely complete by 77 ce, is divided into 37 books and covers such. The natural history was one of the first ancient european texts to be printed, in venice in 1469. Pliny the elder 2379 ce, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic natural history, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of roman knowledge. Book details, natural history of pliny natural history of pliny vol. The project gutenberg ebook of the natural history of pliny volume 2 of 6, by pliny the elder this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization.

Pliny the elder, who died during the eruption of vesuvius in 79 a. The work became a model for all later encyclopedias in terms of the breadth. The natural history of pliny, volume 4 bohns classical library the natural history of pliny, henry thomas riley. The work, which was largely complete by 77 ce, is divided into 37 books and covers such subjects as botany, zoology, and astronomy. The natural history has been translated into english by h. May 06, 2020 the natural history, volume 1 by pliny the elder 23 79 11. The natural history, volume 2 by pliny the elder free at. Author pliny the elder country ancient rome subject natural history, ethnography, art, sculpture, mining, mineralogy genre encyclopaedia, popular science the natural history is a work by pliny the elder. Pliny the elder, roman savant and author of the celebrated natural history, an encyclopedic work of uneven accuracy that was an authority on scientific matters up to the middle ages. The natural history of pliny, volume 1 of 6 by pliny, the elder author. Read the fulltext online edition of natural history of pliny vol. On pliny the elder and the monstrous natural history of.

The table below is a summary based on modern names for topics. Covid19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The natural history of pliny volume 2 2015, hardcover. Naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. Pliny the elder 23 79, translated by henry thomas riley 1816 1878 naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. Table of contents of the others and of authorities. Philemon hollands english translation of 1605 has influenced literature ever since. In 37 books, pliny the eldernot to be confused with his nephew, pliny the youngercovers botany, zoology, astronomy, geology, geography, mineralogy, and how each of these interact with roman life. Natural history, volume i, books 1 2 loeb classical library no. The natural history of pliny, volume 2 of 6, trans. Pliny the elder wrote the worlds first encyclopedia. Gaius plinius secundus ad 232479, called pliny the elder. Pliny the elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic natural history, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of roman knowledge.

Utf8 start of this project gutenberg ebook natural history of pliny, vol 1 produced by turgut dincer, brian wilcox. Volume 2 holland, philemon, pliny, the elder, wernerian club on. As one of the largest and most comprehensive surviving works from the roman empire, pliny the elders natural history offers a rare glimpse into the scholarship of the ancient world. The project gutenberg ebook of the natural history of. Natural history, encyclopaedic scientific work of dubious accuracy by pliny the elder, completed in 77 ce as naturae historiae and conventionally known as naturalis historia. The natural history volume 2 pliny the elder 23 79, translated by henry thomas riley 1816 1878 naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. Although pliny did not distinguish between fact, opinion, and speculation in his 37volume treatise, he can be credited with. Natural history volume 2, the by pliny the elder on apple.

The project gutenberg ebook of the natural history of pliny, volume 1 of 6, by pliny the elder this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge, based on the best authorities available to pliny. Classics the natural history vol 2, by pliny the elderle. Natural history, volume i, books 12 loeb classical. Pdf the natural history of pliny download ebook for free. The natural history, volume 1 by pliny the elder 23 79 11. He claimed to have recorded 20,000 pieces of information, although modern scholars say he underestimated his own output. Download pdf pliny s natural history vol 2 free online. Links to translation of pliny the elder, natural history. Bibliographical note 1991 an excellent introduction to the natural history is now available in the first volume of the tusculum edition heimeran verlag, munich 1973, edited and translated by roderich konig in collaboration with gerhard winkler. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire. Classics the natural history vol 2, by pliny the elder.

The natural history of pliny volume 2 2015, hardcover for. Pliny s natural history vol 2 download pliny s natural history vol 2 ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub. The natural history, volume 1, part 2 pliny the elder full. Jan 01, 2016 naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. The natural history of pliny, volume 1 of 6, trans. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge, based on the best. Pliny the elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of t.

The project gutenberg ebook of the natural history of pliny. Aug 22, 2017 pliny s natural history in thirtyseven books. Utf8 start of this project gutenberg ebook the natural history of pliny produced by turgut dincer, tony browne, stephen rowland and. He wrote the encyclopedic naturalis historia natural history, which became an editorial model for encyclopedias.

Mathematical and metrological survey of the universe. His sources were personal experience, his own prior works such as the work on germania, and extracts from other works. Natural history pliny project gutenberg selfpublishing. Volume i of the natural history of gaius plinius secundus.

Transfer of files completed recordings please always post in this forum thread when youve sent a file. Plinys natural history in thirtyseven books volume 2 by. This volume contains books 3 to 5 of pliny the elders natural history. The natural history volume 2 please ignore tags for genre and track number these will be filled in automatically at the cataloguing stage. Pliny the elder pliny, the elder the online books page. Naturalis historia naturalis historia, 1669 edition, title page. An excellent introduction to the natural history is now available in the first volume of the tusculum edition heimeran verlag, munich 1973, edited and translated by roderich konig in collaboration with gerhard winkler. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license. Pliny the elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic natural history, in 37 books. Download following the prototype established by pliny the elder in his natural history, jashemski and the volumes contributors reconstruct the environment of pompeii, herculaneum and the surrounding campanian countryside, based on the evidence preserved by the eruption of vesuvius in ad 79. Pliny s last work, according to his nephew, was the naturalis historia literally natural history, an encyclopedia into which he collected much of the knowledge of his time.