Length9h 8m
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Gilbert White's 'History of Selborne' is a groundbreaking work of natural history that delves into the detailed observations of local flora and fauna in the village of Selborne. Written in a simple and clear style, the book not only serves as a valuable record of 18th-century English countryside but also contributes significantly to the development of modern ecology. White's keen eye for detail and his dedication to documenting the natural world make this book a true classic in the realm of natural history literature. His descriptive prose and insights into the interconnectedness of nature showcase his deep love and respect for the environment. Through his meticulous observations, White paints a vivid picture of the rural landscape and its inhabitants, providing readers with a intimate look into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Gilbert White, a pioneering naturalist, clergyman, and gardener, drew inspiration for his 'History of Selborne' from his extensive knowledge and firsthand experiences in the fields of botany and ornithology. His passion for nature and his desire to share his observations with the world led him to create this seminal work, which remains a valuable resource for nature enthusiasts and scholars alike. Recommended for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of a dedicated and insightful observer.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length9 hrs 8 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
59LETTER XI.
2LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THOMAS PENNANT, ESQ.
60LETTER XII.
3LETTER I.
61LETTER XIII.
4LETTER II.
62LETTER XIV.
5LETTER III.
63INTRODUCTION.
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6LETTER IV.
64LETTERS TO THE HON. DAINES BARRINGTON.
7LETTER V.
65LETTER XV.
8LETTER VI.
66LETTER XVI.
9LETTER VII.
67LETTER XVII.
10LETTER VIII.
68LETTER XVIII.
11LETTER IX.
69LETTER XIX.
12LETTER X.
70LETTER XX.
13LETTER XI.
71LETTER XXI.
14LETTER XII.
72LETTER XXII.
15LETTER XIII.
73LETTER XXIII.
16LETTER XIV.
74LETTER XXIV.
17LETTER XV.
75LETTER XXV.
18LETTER XVI.
76LETTER XXVI.
19LETTER XVII.
77LETTER XXVII.
20LETTER XVIII.
78LETTER XXVIII.
21LETTER XIX.
79LETTER XXIX.
22LETTER XX.
80LETTER XXX.
23LETTER XXI.
81LETTER XXXI.
24LETTER XXII.
82LETTER XXXII.
25LETTER XXIII.
83LETTER XXXIII.
26LETTER XXIV.
84LETTER XXXIV.
27TO THOMAS PENNANT, ESQUIRE.
85LETTER XXXV.
28LETTER XXV.
86LETTER XXXVI.
29LETTER XXVI.
87LETTER XXXVII.
30LETTER XXVII.
88LETTER XXXVIII.
31LETTER XXVIII.
89LETTER XXXIX.
32LETTER XXIX.
90LETTER XL.
33LETTER XXX.
91LETTER XLI.
34LETTER XXXI.
92LETTER XLII.
35LETTER XXXII.
93LETTER XLIII.
36LETTER XXXIII.
94LETTER XLIV.
37LETTER XXXIV.
95LETTER XLV.
38LETTER XXXV.
96LETTER XLVI.
39LETTER XXXVI.
97LETTER XLVII.
40LETTER XXXVII.
98LETTER XLVIII.
41LETTER XXXVIII.
99LETTER XLIX.
42LETTER XXXIX.
100LETTER L.
43LETTER XL.
101LETTER LI.
44LETTER XLI.
102LETTER LII.
45LETTER XLII.
103LETTER LIII.
46LETTER XLIII.
104LETTER LIV.
47LETTER XLIV.
105LETTER LV.
48LETTERS TO THE HON. DAINES BARRINGTON.
106LETTER LVI.
49LETTER I.
107LETTER LVII.
50LETTER II.
108LETTER LVIII.
51LETTER III.
109LETTER LIX.
52LETTER IV.
110LETTER LX.
53LETTER V.
111LETTER LXI.
54LETTER VI.
112LETTER LXII.
55LETTER VII.
113LETTER LXIII.
56LETTER VIII
114LETTER LXIV.
57LETTER IX.
115LETTER LXV.
58LETTER X.
116LETTER LXVI.
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