Publisher's Synopsis
Gleanings From The Natural History Of The Ancients is a book written by Morgan George Watkins. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history of ancient civilizations. It explores the knowledge and understanding of the natural world that was possessed by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and other ancient cultures.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of natural history. Topics covered in the book include the classification of animals, the study of plants, the understanding of the human body, and the exploration of the natural world.Throughout the book, the author draws on a wide range of ancient sources to provide a detailed and fascinating account of the natural history of the ancients. He discusses the contributions of famous ancient naturalists such as Aristotle and Pliny the Elder, as well as the lesser-known works of other ancient writers.Overall, Gleanings From The Natural History Of The Ancients is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the natural world. It provides a unique insight into the knowledge and understanding of the natural world that was possessed by ancient civilizations, and highlights the important contributions that these early naturalists made to our understanding of the world around us.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.
