Natural History, by Pliny the Elder, Reading 1
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
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This evening we're relaxing with some random selections from one of the world's first attempts at an encyclopedia. The natural history of Pliny the Elder, translated with copious notes and illustrations by the late John Bostock,. Published by Henry G. Bon, York Street, Covent Garden, London in 1855. It is no disparagement to Holland's merits as a diligent and generally faithful translator to say that his work is unsuited to the requirements of the 19th century.
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