Gilbert White by Richard Mabey

Gilbert White by Richard Mabey

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This is the award winning biography of the great naturalist Gilbert White (1720-93). When he wrote "The Natural History of Selborne", he created one of the greatest and most influential natural history works of all time, his detailed observations providing the cornerstones to modern ecology.

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Gilbert White by Richard Mabey

When Gilbert White (1720-93) wrote The Natural History of Selbourne, he created one of the greatest and most influential natural history works of all times, his detailed observations providing the cornerstones to modern ecology. 'Enthralling. . . an excellent evocation of White and his times which certainly deserves a place beside the original work. ' Sunday Times. 'Mabey is one of the most vivid ecological writers of our time, and he still has a sense of wonder and delight. ' Spectator. 'His evocation of the landscape is brilliant. We seem jogging down those deeply rutted lanes behind the parson looking over his shoulder. ' Times Educational Supplement.
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ISBN 13 9780712665018
ISBN 10 0712665013
Title Gilbert White
Author Richard Mabey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1999-09-02
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.