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( Natural History (Pliny))
Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia written circa AD 77 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman empire to the modern day, and was one of the first reference works developed in the Classical period to examine natural and man-made objects, both organic and mineral, as well as many natural phenomena. It became a model for all later encyclopedias in terms of the breadth of subject matter examined, the need to reference original authors, and a comprehensive index list of the contents. The work was dedicated to Titus. It is the only work by Pliny to have survived. In its present form the Natural History consists of 37&_160;books, The possible absence of the author's final revision may partly account for many repetitions, and for some contradictions, for mistakes in passages borrowed from Greek authors, and for the insertion of marginal additions at wrong places in the text. Alternatively (or in addition) the work has been transcribed many times and the chances of poor copying can only have increased as copies multiplied. In the preface the author claims to have stated 20,000 facts gathered from some 2,000 books and from 100 select authors. The extant lists of his authorities amount to many more than 400, including 146 of Roman and 327 of Greek and other sources of information. The lists, as a general rule, follow the order of the subject matter of each book. This has been clearly shown in Heinrich Brunn's Disputatio (Bonn, 1856).
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Natural History (Pliny) Articles
Skin Care Beauty Throughout History by George Collagenelife
Skin care has always been an important part of the beauty regimen for women, and some men throughout history. The secret formula or tonic (ancient skin care products) for smooth and fare skin was as much sought after many times as riches and glory. ...
Lyme Remedy- Past History Reveals Secret Natural Cure for Lyme Disease by Joe Barton
It is amazing what we can learn from our past, including what we can learn about a natural Lyme remedy. And history has showed us something that is making scientists and researchers scratch their head...
History of Hoodia Gordonii by Vanessa Arellano Doctor
As we discussed in the Overview of hoodia, the Bushmen (or the San) have used hoodia plants as a natural appetite suppressant for thousands of years. But how did the secret of the San get out? It turns out by accident?
In 1996 the Council for...
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