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The Natural History of Selborne

By: Gilbert White
Narrated by: James Taylor
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More than any other writer, Gilbert White (1720-1793) has shaped the relationship between man and nature. A hundred years before Darwin, White realised the crucial role of worms in the formation of soil and understood the significance of territory and song in birds. His precise, scrupulously honest, and unaffectedly witty observations led him to interpret animals’ behaviour in a unique manner.

This collection of his letters to the explorer and naturalist Daines Barrington and the eminent zoologist Thomas Pennant - White’s intellectual lifelines from his country-village home - are a beautifully written, detailed evocation of the lives of the flora and fauna of 18th-century England.

©2011 Word Of Mouth (P)2011 Copyright Group Biological Sciences Biology Europe Great Britain Science World England Witty Natural History
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What a man - Gilbert White was interested in everything and a keen observer - naturalist, scientist and generally a good egg, His letters are well edited and beautifully read. I enjoyed every minute, at first I was worried that I would not be able to connect with the language but this proved to be no problem - give the reader applause. It left me thirsting for the biography written by Richard Mabey - maybe you could consider this (sorry for the pun!)

Charming and Erudite

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Very Interesting and informative
written beautifully and narrated well
Highly Recommend
Loved it, shame it had to end

Fantastic

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Most listeners will already know or know of this classic work which remains valuable 250 after its writing so needs no review. But it is worth noting that it is read most beautifully and eloquently - every letter is a real joy to listen to.

A classic beautifully read

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