The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne in the County of Southampton

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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.