Pliny's Natural History V1 is a book written by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and natural philosopher who lived during the first century AD. This book is the first volume of his extensive work, Naturalis Historia, which covers a wide range of subjects including zoology, botany, geology, and mineralogy.In this volume, Pliny discusses various topics related to the natural world such as the origins of the earth, the different types of animals and plants, and the properties of various minerals and gems. He also includes information on the medicinal properties of plants and animals, and their use in ancient medicine.The book is written in a detailed and descriptive style, with Pliny drawing on his own observations as well as the knowledge of other scholars and naturalists of his time. The text is accompanied by illustrations and diagrams that help to illustrate the various topics discussed.Overall, Pliny's Natural History V1 is a fascinating and informative work that provides a unique insight into the natural world as it was understood in ancient Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and natural philosophy.In Thirty-Seven Books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.