M. Porci Catonis De Agri Cultura Liber, also known as De Re Rustica, is a foundational work on Roman agriculture written by Cato the Elder (Marcus Porcius Cato). This edition, published in 1897, includes a comprehensive index verborum compiled by R. Krumbiegel, enhancing its utility for scholars and students of Latin. Cato's treatise provides invaluable insights into the agricultural practices, economic considerations, and social values of the Roman Republic. The text covers a wide range of topics, from vineyard management and olive cultivation to animal husbandry and household administration. As one of the earliest surviving works of Latin prose, De Agri Cultura offers a unique glimpse into the practical and philosophical aspects of rural life in ancient Rome. This edition preserves the original Latin text, making it an essential resource for those interested in classical studies, agricultural history, and the Latin language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
