# The History of Monsters

By Ulisse Aldrovandi, Nobleman of Bologna

Including the supplements to the History of All Animals

Bartolomeo Ambrosini—Ordinary Professor of Simple Medicines at the Archigymnasium of his native Bologna, as well as Director of the Museum of the Most Illustrious Senate of Bologna and the Public Botanic Garden—has compiled this volume through diligent labor and study.

Marco Antonio Bernia has published this work at his own expense.

Dedicated to the Most Serene and Invincible Ferdinand II, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Including a most comprehensive index.

BOLOGNA: From the press of Nicolò Tebaldini, 1642. With the permission of the authorities.