First published in 1789, Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne is one of the great classics of English natural history. In this charming and beautifully written work, White describes the flora and fauna of his beloved village of Selborne in Hampshire, England, with meticulous attention to detail and a deep sense of wonder at the natural world. This edition includes illustrations and annotations by naturalist William Jardine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.