The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White

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Author White, Gilbert, 1720-1793
Title The Natural History of Selborne
Note Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBooks #20933 (Part 1) and #20934 (Part 2)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Natural_History_and_Antiquities_of_Selborne
Credits Tokuya Matsumoto
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.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history -- England -- Selborne -- Early works to 1800
Subject Selborne (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Selborne (England) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 1408
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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