The Natural History Of Selborne : And The Naturalist's Calendar (1895) (Paperback)

""The Natural History of Selborne"" is a classic work of natural history written by Gilbert White, an English clergyman and naturalist. First published in 1789, the book is a collection of White's observations of the flora and fauna in and around the village of Selborne in Hampshire, England. The book is divided into a series of letters, each of which describes a particular aspect of the natural world, from the habits of birds and insects to the growth patterns of plants and trees. ""The Naturalist's Calendar"" is a companion piece to ""The Natural History of Selborne"" and was also written by White. It is a month-by-month guide to the natural world, describing the seasonal changes that occur throughout the year and the various plants and animals that can be observed during each month. Together, these two works provide a comprehensive and detailed portrait of the natural world as it existed in 18th-century England. White's writing is both scientific and poetic, and his observations are presented in a lively and engaging style that has made the book a beloved classic of natural history literature. This 1895 edition includes illustrations and annotations by the editor, Thomas Bell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.