Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of natural history, as seen through the eyes of Roman author and philosopher Pliny the Elder. From botany and zoology to geology and astronomy, this encyclopedic work offers a sweeping overview of the known world in antiquity, providing valuable insights into the ancient mind and its quest for knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.