Marbodi Liber Lapidum, Seu De Gemmis...

Marbod of Rennes was a medieval abbot and bishop known for his writings on theology, philosophy, and natural history. The Liber Lapidum, or Book of Stones, is a treatise on gemstones and their properties, providing valuable insights into the medieval understanding of science and natural philosophy. This edition features a Latin text and commentary by Cornarius, making it an essential resource for scholars of medieval natural history.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 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.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.