Gleanings in Natural History: Second Series to Which Are Added Some Extracts From the Unpublished Mss. of the Late Mr. White of Selborne

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This book is a collection of essays by Edward Jesse on natural history. The second series of Gleanings in Natural History covers a wide range of topics, including birds, butterflies, and flowers. Jesse also includes some extracts from the unpublished manuscripts of Gilbert White, the naturalist and author of The Natural History of Selborne. The book is a fascinating look at the state of natural history in the early nineteenth century.