jones pliny elder (5 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Foxing to textblock and endpapers. Dustjacket is protected in mylar. ; Loeb Classical Library No. 392; Vol. 6; 532 pages; Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of the universe;

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. DJ has minor shelfwear. DJ spine is sunned. ; Loeb Classical Library No. 392; Vol. 6; 532 pages; Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of the universe;

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book comprises Books XX to XXIII from the Natural History, a vast encyclopedia written by Pliny the Elder around the first century A.D. In this volume, the author delves into medicinal plants and their applications, a subject of considerable interest in the ancient world. Pliny draws upon various sources, compiling a comprehensive account of the medicinal properties attributed to numerous plants and herbs. He also includes insights from renowned physicians of his time, such as Hippocrates and Dioscorides. The author's approach is practical, with specific remedies and their preparation methods. He discusses treatments for various ailments, including coughs, toothaches, and digestive issues. Pliny believed in the power of nature and emphasized the healing properties of plants, highlighting their potential to alleviate suffering and promote well-being. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable glimpse into the ancient understanding of medicinal plants and their role in healthcare. Pliny's work remains a significant historical document that sheds light on the medical practices of the Roman Empire and provides insights into humanity's enduring quest for health and healing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

10 vols., 12mo., pp.xiv, 378, 8; ix, [i], 662, 8; ix, [i], 616, 8; vii, [i], 556, 8; vii, [i], 544, 8; xxv, [i], 532, [ii], 8; xiv, 558, [ii], 8; vii, [i], 596, [ii], 8; vii, [i], 422, 8; xviii, 344, 8. 8-page catalogue at rear of each vol., most with some ms notes to rear endpapers. Red cloth, gilt titles to spines. Vols I-III and VII spines sunned, some endcaps a little rubbed, varying amounts of toning to endpapers, vol. VII a little cocked, very good overall. The 37 books of Pliny's Natural History in a set of ten volumes from the Loeb Classical Library, dated as follows (volumes I-V being reprints): 1958; 1947; 1956; 1952; 1961; 1951; 1956; 1963; 1952; 1962.).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good - Cash. *** 5 VOLUME SET *** Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Blue Cloth Hardboards. Still has box with books. Box is in very Good Condition with shelf wear and rubbing to edges. Blue Box has gold lettering on the outside of the slipcase on one side. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.