and herbaries. . . . with the properties etc., by William Turner, London, 1551; the seconde parte, Collen (Cologne), 1562; the third parte, London, 1568," is the earliest scientific work on botany in the English literature. To its author is also due the foundation of the Kew Gardens. See pages 292. 378. 480. 556. 568. 571. 729. Vasco da Gama-See Roteiro. Vegetius Renatus. A treatise on veterinary medicine, written apparently about the beginning of the 5th century of our era, is attributed to an author of the above name. See Choulant, p. 223 of the work quoted before (p. 751). See pages 175. 380. Vignolius-See Liber pontificalis. Vindicianus, physician to the Emperor Valentinianus I., about A.D. 364-375. For further information see Choulant's work (quoted at p. 751), p. 215; also Haller, Bibl. bot. i. 151. See page 559. |