Note 813 — BOOK XXXIII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF METALS.647
John Bostock translation
“Fames auri.” Similar to the words of Virgil, “Auri sacra fames.” “The curst greed for gold.” See Note 666 to Chapter 3 of this Book.
John Bostock translation
“Fames auri.” Similar to the words of Virgil, “Auri sacra fames.” “The curst greed for gold.” See Note 666 to Chapter 3 of this Book.