White, Gilbert
The Natural History of Selborne (Penguin English Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140431124
- author:
- White, Gilbert
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 2.5 x 12.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne is a remarkable collection of letters that reveal the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world. Written over a century before Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theories, White's observations on the importance of worms in soil formation and the significance of territory and song in birds demonstrate a profound understanding of the natural world. Through his letters to fellow naturalists, White shares his detailed and witty observations of the flora and fauna of eighteenth-century England, offering a unique insight into the lives of the animals and plants that inhabited his village home. This beautifully written collection is a testament to White's intellectual curiosity and his ability to interpret the natural world with precision and honesty. Published in 1770, this First Edition of The Natural History of Selborne remains a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world and the history of scientific inquiry.
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