CHAPTERS

OF RUSTIC AFFAIRS

OF PALLADIUS RUTILIUS

TAURUS ÆMILIANUS.

TITLES OF BOOK I.

I. On the precepts of rustic affairs.
II. On the four things upon which agriculture depends.
III. On testing the air.
IV. On testing water.
V. On the quality of soils.
VI. On industry and necessary opinions regarding rural matters.
VII. On the choice or location of land.
VIII. On the building.
IX. On winter and summer dwellings, and floors.
X. On lime and sand.
XI. On brick walls.
XII. On light and height.
XIII. On ceilings and reed-work original: "canniciis", referring to ceilings made of reeds..
XIV. On white-work original: "opere albario", referring to plastering or stucco work..
XV. On wall coverings original: "tectoriis", referring to plasters or renders..
XVI. On avoiding valleys, which are usually favored for their waters.
XVII. On cisterns and cold-proof mortar original: "maltha frigidaria", a special water-resistant cement..
XVIII. On the wine cellar.
XIX. On the granary.
XX. On the oil mill.