The natural history of Selborne

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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, or just The Natural History of Selborne is a book by English naturalist and ornithologist Gilbert White. It was first published in 1789 by his brother Benjamin. It has been continuously in print since then, with nearly 300 editions up to 2007.

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4.0/5 · 601 readers · 475 pages · ≈ 8 h 48 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read The natural history of Selborne?

About ≈ 8 h 48 m — 475 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe natural history of Selborne~8 h 48 m

How many pages is The natural history of Selborne?

475 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The natural history of Selborne475

What genre is The natural history of Selborne?

It sits on the Science, Biography & Memoir, History shelves.

Is The natural history of Selborne in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The natural history of Selborne?

The main characters include Daines Barrington (1727-1800), Thomas Pennant (1726-1798).

Where does The natural history of Selborne take place?

It is set in England, Great Britain, Selborne.

Who wrote The natural history of Selborne?

Gilbert White (1720–1793).

Where can I read The natural history of Selborne online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library

Setting EnglandGreat BritainSelborne Characters Daines Barrington (1727-1800)Thomas Pennant (1726-1798)