The Natural History of Pliny the Elder, Part 2
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The Stars of Africa, Spain, and Gaul
My silence as to Africa, Spain and the provinces of Gaul will occasion no surprise from the fact that no one has published any observations made upon the stars in those countries. Still, there will be no difficulty in calculating them, even for these regions as well, on reference being made to the parallels which have been set forth in the sixth book. It is also deserving of remark that the seasons have their periodical recurrences, without any marked difference every four years,. inconsequence of the influence of the sun.
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