# The Natural History of Selborne

By Gilbert White.

"The Natural History of Selborne" by Gilbert White is a natural history book first published in 1789. Written as a series of letters to fellow naturalists, this English parson's observations of wildlife, plants, and seasonal changes around his Hampshire village created an enduring portrait of rural England. The work blends genuine correspondence with literary craftsmanship, offering detailed phenological records and species observations. Continuously in print with nearly 300 editions, it has influenced both ecological science and nature writing, captivating readers with its charm and vision of pre-industrial countryside life. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Natural history -- England -- Selborne -- Early works to 1800; Selborne (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; Selborne (England) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800

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