Caii Plinii Secundi Historiae Naturalis Libri XXXVII, written by Pliny the Elder and edited by Jean Hardouin, is a landmark work of natural history that covers topics ranging from astronomy and geology to zoology and botany. This beautifully illustrated volume is a treasure trove of knowledge and a testimony to the enduring power of the natural world.

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