Francis Trevelyan Buckland was a celebrated Victorian naturalist and writer, known for his engaging and informative works about animals and the natural world. This collection of his notes and jottings provides fascinating insights into the lives, behaviors, and characteristics of a wide variety of animals, from insects and fish to mammals and birds. Perfect for nature lovers and armchair scientists alike.
The Natural History of Selborne (1789) is the distillation of a lifetime of observing nature, and ranges far beyond White's immediate neighbourhood noted in the title. Written during a turbulent time in world history, it is a celebration of the endeavours of both human beings and animals to survive. White's main aims were to induce readers to pay more attention to the wonders around them, and to advance their knowledge of the variety of life: his success has made this book a classic, and has made his name one of the most revered among British naturalists.
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