Ora Maritima (1880) - Hardcover

Ora Maritima is a book written by Avienus and R. Festus in 1880. The book is a Latin poem that describes the maritime geography of the Mediterranean Sea. It is based on the earlier work of the Greek geographer, Pytheas, who explored the coasts of Europe and northern Africa in the 4th century BCE. The poem is divided into two parts, the first of which describes the western coast of the Mediterranean, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Gulf of Genoa. The second part describes the eastern coast, from the Gulf of Genoa to the Black Sea. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the various ports, islands, and landmarks along the way, as well as the different peoples and cultures that inhabit these regions. The book is an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the geography and culture of the Mediterranean world during the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.