Project Gutenberg 2019-03-26 Public domain in the USA. 1264 Pliny, the Elder 23 79 Elder, Pliny the Gaius Plinius Secundus Secundus, Gaius Plinius Secundus, Caius Plinius Bostock, John 1773 1846 Bostock, Joannes Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas) 1816 1878 Riley, Henry Thomas Riley, H.T. The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 3 (of 6) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_History_(Pliny) Produced by Turgut Dincer, Stephen Rowland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 3 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is a scientific publication written in the 1st century AD. This volume focuses on various kinds of insects, their physiology, habits, and significance in nature, including detailed looks at bees and their societal structures. The work is a comprehensive exploration of the natural world and its phenomena, demonstrating the author's curiosity and methodical approach to cataloging knowledge. The opening of this volume introduces the subject of insects, emphasizing their intricate structures and diverse lifestyles. Pliny discusses the debate surrounding whether insects breathe or have blood, providing insights into their remarkable adaptations, such as the bees’ highly organized communities and their roles in nature. He describes the biology of bees in particular detail, outlining their labor, social hierarchy, and the production of honey and wax, while referencing the lore and observations of past scholars who have studied these creatures. This passage sets the tone for a meticulous examination of entomological topics, showcasing the author's blend of observation, classification, and appreciation for nature's craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works QH Text Category: Classics of Literature Category: History - Ancient Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 2336525 2025-07-23T12:03:34.573091 text/html 2239430 2019-03-26T09:27:10 text/html 1143739 2025-07-23T12:04:28.840904 application/epub+zip 1173704 2025-07-23T12:03:43.461095 application/epub+zip 1173705 2025-07-23T12:03:39.016070 application/epub+zip 1679609 2025-07-23T12:04:59.334227 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1362118 2025-07-23T12:04:23.194919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1362501 2022-09-26T20:38:00.227011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1404227 2025-07-23T12:03:27.304124 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1404558 2019-03-26T09:27:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20718 2025-07-23T12:04:59.580189 application/rdf+xml 13523 2025-07-23T12:03:39.522059 image/jpeg 2918 2025-07-23T12:03:39.281061 image/jpeg 512392 2019-03-26T09:27:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 644591 2019-03-26T09:27:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 648501 2025-07-23T12:03:34.705094 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia