The Natural History of Selborne
The Natural History of Selborne is a collection of letters written to Thomas Pennant, a fellow naturalist, detailing observations and insights about the natural world in Selborne, Hampshire, England. The work covers various aspects of natural history, including botany, ornithology, entomology, and geology, showcasing the author's meticulous attention to detail and fascination with the intricacies of nature.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1789 · Genre: Natural History, Epistolary, Non-fiction · 1,986 words
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THE NATURAL HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF SELBORNE, IN THE COUNTY OF SOUTHAMPTON; _with Engravings, and an Appendix. London: Printed by T. Bensley, for B. White and Son, at Horace's Head, Fleet Street. MDCCLXXXIX_.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1789 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Natural History, Epistolary, Non-fiction, Autobiography
- Length: 1,986 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Natural History — The work is a detailed observation and documentation of the flora, fauna, and geology of Selborne, a village in Hampshire, England.
- Epistolary — The work is composed of a series of letters, a common format in the epistolary genre.
- Non-fiction — The work is based on real-life observations and experiences, making it a non-fiction piece.
- Autobiography — The work includes personal reflections and experiences of the author, making it partly autobiographical.
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Nature · Wildlife · Observations · Rural Life · English Countryside · 18th Century · Natural History · Science · Environment · Ecology · Biology · Zoology