The Natural History of Selborne, by Gilbert White (1974) (Used)

The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White is a natural history book first published in 1789. Written as a series of letters to fellow naturalists, this English parson's observations of wildlife, plants, and seasonal changes around his Hampshire village created an enduring portrait of rural England. The work blends genuine correspondence with literary craftsmanship, offering detailed phenological records and species observations. Continuously in print with nearly 300 editions, it has influenced both ecological science and nature writing, captivating readers with its charm and vision of pre-industrial countryside life.

Used, very good. Everyman's Library No. 48 hardback with illustrated dust jacket, edited with an introduction by R.M. Lockley. J.M. Dent & Sons, London; 1949 edition, reprinted 1974. ISBN 0 460 00048 9.