| Author |
White, Gilbert, 1720-1793 |
| Title |
The Natural History of Selborne
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBooks #20933 (Part 1) and #20934 (Part 2)
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| Credits |
Tokuya Matsumoto
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| Summary |
"The Natural History of Selborne" by Gilbert White is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The book details White's observations of nature in and around the parish of Selborne, Hampshire, blending elements of natural history, ecology, and personal reflection. It explores a variety of topics, including local wildlife, seasonal changes, and human interaction with the natural world. The opening of the work features lyrical descriptions of Selborne's landscapes, invoking a sense of wonder about the natural beauty surrounding the village. White invites the reader to experience the charm of the rural setting, contrasting the unadorned magnificence of nature with the artificial embellishments of human environments. Through a series of letters addressed to fellow naturalists, he intends to document not just the physical characteristics of the land and its flora and fauna, but also to encourage a deeper appreciation for the intricacies and wonders of creation that often go unnoticed. This introduction sets the tone for an exploration of the natural world that is both scientifically rigorous and poetically inspired. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Natural history -- England -- Selborne -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Selborne (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Selborne (England) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1408 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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