Description

Published in 1789, this classic natural history book offers a detailed account of the flora and fauna of Selborne, a village in southern England. Gilbert White captures the beauty and diversity of the natural world with his vivid descriptions of birds, insects, and other creatures, as well as the geological formations and historical artifacts of the area. With a foreword by James Edmund Harting and original illustrations throughout, this book is a timeless masterpiece of nature writing.

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