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Loved by generations for its detailed and wholly unpretentious account of nature's 'minute particulars', this delightful book captures the essence of daily life in an eighteenth-century Hampshire parish. Gilbert White's intimate knowledge of and strong affection for his surroundings radiate from every page, creating the powerful blend of science and emotional response which is his legacy. Admired by Coleridge and Darwin, White's perception of the importance of man's relationship to nature speaks to us more than ever today. Table of Contents Note on Author and Editor Chronology of White's Life and Times Introduction Note on the Text THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SELBORNE I Notes Some Perspectives on White  Suggestions for Further Reading Appendix: Translations of Latin Passages Acknowledgements Glossary and Index