Theophrastus
Enquiry into Plants: Bks. I-V v. 1 (Loeb Classical Library)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780674990777
- author:
- Theophrastus
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 16.99 x 11.63 x 2.57 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary Essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Enquiry into Plants, Volume I: Books 1-5 is a foundational botanical work by Theophrastus, born around 370 BC. As a student and collaborator of Aristotle, he brought his unique perspective to the study of natural science.
This two-volume edition covers the classification and description of plant varieties, from trees to herbs, as well as their medicinal properties and cultivation methods. Theophrastus' approach is comprehensive, covering topics such as generation, climate, and agricultural practices.
First published in 1916, this edition provides a rare opportunity to explore the work of one of ancient Greece's most important botanical writers.
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