The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White
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"The Natural History of Selborne" by Gilbert White is a natural history book first published in 1789. Written as a series of letters to fellow naturalists, this English parson's observations of wildlife, plants, and seasonal changes around his Hampshire village created an enduring portrait of rural England. The work blends genuine correspondence with literary craftsmanship, offering detailed phenological records and species observations. Continuously in print with nearly 300 editions, it has influenced
both ecological science and nature writing, captivating readers with its charm and vision of pre-industrial countryside life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | White, Gilbert, 1720-1793 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Natural History of Selborne |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBooks #20933 (Part 1) and #20934 (Part 2) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Natural_History_and_Antiquities_of_Selborne |
| Credits | Tokuya Matsumoto |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 825 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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