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

by the Elder Pliny (23–79)

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"The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is an encyclopaedic work published in AD 77. This final volume forms part of the largest single work surviving from the Roman Empire, spanning 37 books across diverse subjects from astronomy to precious stones. Pliny compiled knowledge from ancient authors to recreate the natural world in literary form, viewing nature as divine and created to serve humanity. Written during nights between his duties as imperial administrator, this monumental work influenced encyclopaedias for centuries to come.

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  • Natural history · Pre-Linnean works

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Book XXXII

REMEDIES DERIVED FROM AQUATIC ANIMALS.

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1. The power of Nature as manifested in antipathies. The
echeneïs: two remedies 1

2. The torpedo: nine remedies 4

3. The sea-hare: five remedies ib.

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Contents

  1. Book XXXII
  2. Book XXXIII
  3. Book XXXIV
  4. Book XXXV
  5. Book XXXVI
  6. Book XXXVII
  7. Book XXXII.[1]
  8. Book XXXIII: The Natural History of Metals.[647]
  9. Book XXXIV
  10. Book XXXV
  11. Book XXXVI
  12. Book XXXVII
  13. Book XXXVII
  14. Chapter C
  15. Chapter I: Iacchus, Fescennius, vi. 67
  16. Chapter L: Labeo, Antistius, ii. 554
  17. Chapter V: Vaccinium, iii. 373
  18. Chapter X: Xanthos (stone), vi. 452

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This free edition of The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6) by the Elder Pliny comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #62704, released 2020-07-19. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - Ancient, Health & Medicine, Nature/Gardening/Animals, Environmental Issues.

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