Theophrastus On Stones: Introduction, Greek Text, English Translation, And Commentary - Hardcover
Theophrastus On Stones: Introduction, Greek Text, English Translation, And Commentary - Hardcover
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by Earle R. Caley (Author), John F. C. Richards (Author)
The book ""Theophrastus On Stones: Introduction, Greek Text, English Translation, And Commentary"" is a scholarly work by Earle R. Caley. It presents the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus' treatise on stones, which is a comprehensive study of various types of stones and their properties. The book includes an introduction that provides historical and contextual information about Theophrastus and his work. The Greek text of the treatise is also included, along with an English translation that makes the work accessible to modern readers. The commentary section offers detailed analysis and interpretation of the text, including discussions of the scientific and philosophical ideas presented by Theophrastus. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient philosophy, science, and natural history, as well as anyone interested in the history of geology and mineralogy.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.
