The Natural History and Antiquities of Selbourne: Originally Illustrated

"The language of birds is very ancient and like other ancient modes of speech, very elliptical; little is said, but much is meant and understood."

-Gilbert White, The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne (1789)

The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne (1875 edition) written by Gilbert White with notes by Frank Buckland and original illustrations by P. H. Delamotte remains widely read into the 21st century as the fourth most published work in the English language. Using both lett...