Publisher's Synopsis
This is a Latin edition of Theophrastus's "De Historia Plantarum," or "Enquiry into Plants," translated by Theodorus Gaza. Published in 1552, this work represents a cornerstone of botanical study and ancient science. Theophrastus, a student of Aristotle, meticulously describes and classifies a wide array of plants, offering insights into their characteristics, cultivation, and uses. This edition includes nine complete books and the beginning of the tenth, along with "De Causis Plantarum," exploring the causes and generation of plants.
Featuring the interpretations of Theodorus Gaza, and with contributions from Gulielmum Gazeium, Joannes Jordanus, and Nicolaus Bacquenoius, this volume provides a valuable resource for scholars of botany, classical history, and the history of science. Its enduring significance lies in its systematic approach to understanding the natural world, reflecting the intellectual curiosity of the ancient Greeks.
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