introduction
The wiſdom of the Romans, and their attention to Agriculture, are well known. The greateſt men amongſt them applied themſelves to the ſtudy and practice of it, not only in the firſt ages of the ſtate, but alſo after they had carried their arms beyond the confines of Italy. Among other, particular mention is made of Quinctius Cincinnatus, who delivered the Roman army when beſieged by the Æqui; Caius Fabricius, who conquered the Sabines; Curius Dentatus, who drove Pyrrhus out of Italy, Attilius Seranus, and Attilius Regulus, who commanded againſt the Carthaginians; Cato the Cenſor, and Scipio Africanus the con-
Vol. I.
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