Project Gutenberg 2007-03-29 Public domain in the USA. 188 White, Gilbert 1720 1793 Morley, Henry 1822 1894 The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Natural_History_and_Antiquities_of_Selborne Les Bowler "The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1" by Gilbert White is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work presents detailed observations and insights into the natural history and ecology of Selborne, a village in England. It combines elements of natural philosophy and practical observation, providing readers with a rich understanding of local wildlife, plants, and environmental conditions as seen through the eyes of the author. The opening of this volume introduces Gilbert White's background, establishing his deep-rooted connection to Selborne and his lifelong passion for nature. It provides a brief overview of his academic pursuits and life as a clergyman, emphasizing his commitment to studying and documenting the natural world around him. Through a series of letters addressed to fellow naturalists like Thomas Pennant and Daines Barrington, White begins to detail the geography, flora, and fauna of Selborne, illustrating the locality's diverse ecosystems and the intricate relationships within them. His keen observations serve both as a personal reflection on his surroundings and as a foundational text of natural history, revealing his dedication to observing and conserving the natural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Natural history -- England -- Selborne -- Early works to 1800 Selborne (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Selborne (England) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800 DA QH Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 299717 2025-07-09T04:04:10.741611 text/html 301947 2021-10-10T13:16:49 text/html 198468 2025-07-09T04:04:18.632583 application/epub+zip 199022 2025-07-09T04:04:13.827617 application/epub+zip 185798 2025-07-09T04:04:12.584628 application/epub+zip 404213 2025-07-09T04:04:21.826614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375375 2025-07-09T04:04:17.774579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345250 2022-09-10T04:57:39.953455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272274 2025-07-09T04:04:09.947617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272055 2021-10-10T13:13:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21205 2025-07-09T04:04:21.959543 application/rdf+xml 18099 2025-07-09T04:04:13.098602 image/jpeg 4394 2025-07-09T04:04:12.840630 image/jpeg 102503 2021-10-10T13:19:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 108199 2021-10-10T13:19:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 190329 2025-07-09T04:04:10.764657 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia