Book 15 Chapter 1 The Origin of Fruit Trees Pliny the Elder

Subject: Origin of Fruit Trees 

Description: In Book 15 Chapter 1 Pliny the Elder writes about the origin of fruit trees. Specifically, Olive trees were of great use and importance in ancient Greece. This collection depicts olive trees in Greece and the art of olive trees which demonstrate their cultural importance as well. 

Creator: Pliny the Elder

Source: John Bostock

Publisher: Perseus Digital Library

Date: 440 AD-680 AD

Rights: Creative Commons Attribution

Format: Digital Website

Language: English

Coverage: Origin of Fruit Trees Pliny the Elder