This week EasyReaders.org is publishing another in our series of history-themed Italian easy reader ebooks.
Roman-era admiral and ‘natural historian’, Plinio, is having a lazy afternoon with his scrolls, when his sister rushes in, alarmed by smoke rising from nearby Vesuvio!
The new ‘easy reader’ ebook is Plinio e l’eruzione del Vesuvio, and the level is B2/C1, so upper-intermediate/advanced.
Until Sunday 5th June it’s discounted 25% compared to the usual ‘easy reader’ price, so just £5.99 rather than £7.99.
Find out more about Plinio e l’eruzione del Vesuvio in our online shop.
Check out the Free Sample Chapter (.pdf), to verify the length, level and format of the ebook.
Caio Plinio Secondo, più conosciuto come “Plinio il Vecchio”, ha scritto la più grande enciclopedia del mondo antico. Quest’opera, intitolata “Osservazione della natura” (Naturalis historia) è un immenso trattato di antropologia, storia dell’arte, zoologia, botanica, medicina, geografia e mineralogia.
Durante i suoi numerosi viaggi come comandante militare e governatore delle province di Roma, Plinio non ha mai smesso di osservare i fenomeni naturali, le piante, gli animali e le persone, né di raccogliere informazioni.
Nell’anno 79 d.C., Plinio è a capo della flotta militare romana, tenuta nel porto di Miseno, perciò vive in una villa vicino a Napoli. Proprio in quell’anno, dal Vesuvio, enorme vulcano attivo della Campania, comincia a uscire del fumo…
- .pdf e-book (+ audio available free online)
- .mobi (Kindle-compatible) and .epub (other ebook readers) available on request at no extra charge – just add a note to the order form or email us
- 8 chapters to read and listen to
- Comprehension questions to check your understanding
- Italian/English glossary of ‘difficult’ terms for the level
- Suitable for students at intermediate level or above
- Download your Free Sample Chapter (.pdf)
Buy Plinio e l’eruzione del Vesuvio just £5.99! | Free Sample Chapter (.pdf) | Catalog
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