The Natural History of Selborne
(Author) Gilbert White
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The Natural History of Selborne (1789)is written as a series of letters, which describe with wit and precision the flora and fauna White observes in his Hampshire parish. A classic of nature writing, this edition includes contemporary illustrations, a contextualizing introduction, and an appendix of readers' responses over 200 years.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
353
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199591961
Publish year:
2013
Publish date:
Sept. 12, 2013
Gilbert White
Gilbert White (1720-1793) was an English naturalist and author best known for his work "The Natural History of Selborne." His writing style is characterized by detailed observations of nature and a deep connection to the natural world. White's contributions to literature include pioneering the genre of natural history writing.