This edition had all images removed.
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: 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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: White, Gilbert, 1720-1793
EBook No.: 1408
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 251
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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: 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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: White, Gilbert, 1720-1793
EBook No.: 1408
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 251
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.