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Rervm Rvsticarvm Libri Tres, or "Three Books on Agriculture," is a treatise by Marcus Terentius Varro, a Roman scholar and writer of the 1st century BC. This work provides invaluable insights into Roman agricultural practices, rural life, and economy during the late Republic. Varro meticulously details various aspects of farming, including crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and farm management. Written in Latin, this text offers a comprehensive overview of agricultural techniques and beliefs prevalent in ancient Rome. It remains a significant resource for historians, classicists, and anyone interested in understanding the practical and cultural dimensions of Roman agriculture and the broader Roman world. Varro's detailed observations and practical advice make this a unique and enduring work. 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.