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Natural History
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Discover the wonders of the ancient world with Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History.' This remarkable trade paperback, published by Penguin UK in 1991, spans an impressive 448 pages filled with exploration and insights into the first century AD. Pliny's work combines acute observation with wild speculation, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into a time when knowledge of the natural world was just beginning to unfold. Explore topics ranging from the dangers of sponge diving and the invention of the water-clock to the unusual use of asses' milk for wrinkle removal. This classic text not only showcases Pliny's insatiable natural curiosity but also reflects the breadth of knowledge that shaped science until the Renaissance. Give an enriching gift to history and science enthusiasts alike - perfect for libraries, educational projects, or personal collections. Each book is brand new and carefully packaged for your convenience. Enjoy FREE shipping on this remarkable title and delve into the extraordinary insights that continue to influence our understanding of nature today. Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery, and prepare to explore the world through the eyes of one of history's greatest naturalists.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444131
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1991
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448
Description:
Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a fascinating view of the world as it was understood in the first century AD, whether describing the danger of diving for sponges, the first water-clock, or the use of asses' milk to remove wrinkles. Pliny himself died while investigating the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79, and the natural curiosity that brought about his death is also very much evident in the Natural History - a book that proved highly influential right up until the Renaissance and that his nephew, Pliny the younger, described 'as full of variety as nature itself'.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444131
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1991
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448
Description:
Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a fascinating view of the world as it was understood in the first century AD, whether describing the danger of diving for sponges, the first water-clock, or the use of asses' milk to remove wrinkles. Pliny himself died while investigating the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79, and the natural curiosity that brought about his death is also very much evident in the Natural History - a book that proved highly influential right up until the Renaissance and that his nephew, Pliny the younger, described 'as full of variety as nature itself'.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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