Natural History of Selborne

Author(s)

• Gilbert White

The Reverend Gilbert White was the curate of the village of Selborne, a village in Hampshire, from 1784 to his death in 1793, living most of his life in the village. The book is in the form of a collection of letters to two friends, discussing the natural history of the areas that he knew, and natural history in general. White's intense curiosity and his love for the world about him flow through his simple, straightforward style, and a gentle sense of humour colours many of his anecdotes. (Summary by Peter)

1. Introduction
2. Letters 1-6 - Pennant
3. Letters 7-13 - Pennant
4. Letters 14-22 - Pennant
5. Letters 23-31 - Pennant
6. Letters 32-44 - Pennant
7. Letters 1-6 - Barrington
8. Letters 7-15 - Barrington
9. Letters 16-20 - Barrington
10. Letters 21-28 - Barrington
11. Letters 29-38 - Barrington
12. Letters 39-47 - Barrington
13. Letters 48-58 - Barrington