It’s fairly incredible to think one of those skeletons found on the beach may actually be Pliney the Elder himself. These sort of quasi-mythical accounts being made tangible are amazing. It’s like finding a piece of the Trojan Horse!
If you want to read a fantastic historical fiction novel that covers these events (including Pliny the Elder's rescue mission) seek out <i>Pompeii</i> by Robert Harris.<p><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76010/pompeii-by-robert-harris/" rel="nofollow">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76010/pompeii-by-ro...</a>