Biographical Sketch. Theophrastus, the Greek Philosopher, Flourished B. C. 288
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Genre: | Biography |
Subjects: | Ancient Authorities |
People mentioned: | Aristotle , Plato |
Institutions mentioned: | Lyceum |
A brief biography, concluding with details of such of his treatises as have 'survived the ravages of time, viz. A History of Stones, Treatises on Plants, Winds, Signs of Fair Weather, and a work entitled Characters' (30). | |
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