Discusses the use of ancient authorities who were popular in the Middle Ages by 16th century humanist scholars, publishers, and encyclopedists (eg: William Turner, Guillaume Rondelet, Pierre Belon, Conrad Gesner). Lecture II covers the natural history of Aristotle, Theophrastes, Dioscorides and Pliny.

233 p., index, bibliography.

Language: English

LCCN: 54-11538; LC: Z7402.S25