{"product_id":"the-natural-histories-of-pliny-p-l-chambers-9780806142159","title":"The Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder: An Advanced Reader and Grammar Review","description":"For students of Latin--even those at an advanced level--reading original works by Latin authors can be daunting. Students must remember a seemingly endless array of grammatical rules and vocabulary, and often the material to be translated seems dull and lengthy beyond endurance. Here P. L. Chambers overcomes these challenges through her engaging presentation of the writings of Pliny the Elder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pliny the Elder (23-79 a.d.) was a military officer and imperial administrator of the early Roman Empire. His avid interest in natural phenomena led him to write the \u003ci\u003eNatural Histories\u003c\/i\u003e, an encyclopedic work encompassing subjects as diverse as astronomy, geography, biology, zoology, botany, medicine, and gemology. The passages from the \u003ci\u003eNatural Histories\u003c\/i\u003e included here for translation are enjoyable to read and revealing of what first-century Romans thought about their world. Accompanying the Latin texts are the following features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Quick grammatical reviews at the start of each chapter \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Examples from the Latin passages that demonstrate relevant grammatical topics \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Sentence exercises based on the original text \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - End-of-chapter vocabulary lists specific to the chapter readings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Grammatical tables at the end of the book for quick reference \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A glossary that includes basic vocabulary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A teacher's key, available to instructors upon request \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Classroom-tested by the author, this appealing reader motivates students to continue their study of Latin and provides a welcome alternative for instructors seeking accessible textbooks for their students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e P. L. Chambers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0806142154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780806142159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Oklahoma Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2012 pg. 172","brand":"P. L. Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986692571391,"sku":"9780806142159","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a150780c-329c-4a0a-b998-3bcb4b031b97.jpg?v=1683284780","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-natural-histories-of-pliny-p-l-chambers-9780806142159","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}