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The Illustrated Natural History of Selborne
Gilbert White
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Description for The Illustrated Natural History of Selborne
Paperback. First published in 1789, this is a study of the flora and fauna of the parish of Selborne in Hampshire. This volume also includes the author's correspondence with the two distinguished naturalists, Thomas Penant and the Honourable Daines Barrington. Num Pages: 256 pages, 124 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 676.
Almost 300 editions and reissues of The Natural History of Selborne testify to its the lasting and universal appeal, but none before has been so beautifully and fittingly illustrated. Gilbert White’s painstaking study of the fauna and flora of his native parish, Selborne in Hampshire, first appeared in 1789 and has delighted and inspired generations of readers ever since. His regular correspondence, beginning in 1767, with two distinguished naturalists forms the basis of The Natural History of Selborne, which was published in the form of his letters to them.
The fascination of the book lies in the ... Read more
Almost 300 editions and reissues of The Natural History of Selborne testify to its the lasting and universal appeal, but none before has been so beautifully and fittingly illustrated. Gilbert White’s painstaking study of the fauna and flora of his native parish, Selborne in Hampshire, first appeared in 1789 and has delighted and inspired generations of readers ever since. His regular correspondence, beginning in 1767, with two distinguished naturalists forms the basis of The Natural History of Selborne, which was published in the form of his letters to them.
The fascination of the book lies in the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson London
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
676g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500284780
SKU
V9780500284780
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Ref
99-3
About Gilbert White
Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. He remained unmarried and a curate all his life. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne.
Reviews for The Illustrated Natural History of Selborne
'A bibliographic treat, both editorially and pictorially … a book of authority and charm' - House & Garden 'Would make the perfect seasonal gift for anyone who wants to shake off the winter blues and stray out into the spring fields and woods' - Independent