Natural questions / Seneca ; translated by Harry M. Hine.
| Author/creator | Seneca, Lucius Annaeus |
| Other author | Hine, Harry M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2010. |
| Description | xxvii, 226 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Naturales quaestiones. English |
| Series | The complete works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Works. English. 2010. ^A1041165 |
| Contents | Book 3. On terrestrial waters -- Book 4a. On the Nile -- Book 4b. On clouds (rain, hail, snow) -- Book 5. On winds -- Book 6. On earthquakes -- Book 7. On comets -- Book 1. On fires -- Book 2. On lightning and thunder. |
| Summary | In 'Natural Questions' Seneca expounds & comments on the natural sciences as understood in his day, offering insights to ancient philosophical & scientific approaches to the physical world, as well as vivid evocations of the grandeur, beauty & terror of nature. |
| General note | The contents reflect the original order of composition of the books. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and index. |
| Language | Translated from the Latin. |
| LCCN | 2009036009 |
| ISBN | 9780226748382 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0226748383 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| Standard identifier# | 40017920747 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC859 .S4613 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |