Nature and Antiquities
Nature and Antiquities

Author: Philip L. Kohl

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2014-12-04

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0816531129

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Nature and Antiquities analyzes how the study of indigenous peoples was linked to the study of nature and natural sciences. Leading scholars break new ground and entreat archaeologists to acknowledge the importance of ways of knowing in the study of nature in the history of archaeology.

The Natural History And Antiquities Of The County Of Surrey
The Natural History And Antiquities Of The County Of Surrey

Author: John Aubrey

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022254343

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This historic work is a comprehensive account of the natural history, archaeology, and antiquities of the county of Surrey, compiled by one of the most celebrated antiquarians of the late 17th century, John Aubrey. The book features detailed accounts of Surrey's flora, fauna, and geological features, as well as descriptions of archaeological discoveries and historic landmarks. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Surrey and its rich natural and cultural heritage. 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.

History of Selborne
History of Selborne

Author: Gilbert White

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2021-05-07

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13:

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This book is a compilation of the author's letters to other naturalists – Thomas Pennant and Daines Barrington. Some of the letters were never posted, and were written for the book. White's Natural History was at once well received by contemporary critics and the public, and continued to be admired by a diverse range of nineteenth and twentieth century literary figures. His work has been seen as an early contribution to ecology and in particular to phenology. The book has been enjoyed for its charm and apparent simplicity, and the way that it creates a vision of pre-industrial England.

The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time
The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time

Author: Robert McCrum

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781903385838

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Beginning in 1611 with the King James Bible and ending in 2014 with Elizabeth Kolbert's 'The Sixth Extinction', this extraordinary voyage through the written treasures of our culture examines universally-acclaimed classics such as Pepys' 'Diaries', Charles Darwin's 'The Origin of Species', Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time' and a whole host of additional works --

A Democracy of Facts
A Democracy of Facts

Author: Andrew J. Lewis

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2011-04-05

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0812243080

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Chronicles the story of American naturalists who came of age and stumbled toward a profession in the years after the American Revolution. --from publisher description.

Drawn to Nature
Drawn to Nature

Author: Simon Martin

Publisher: Pallant House Gallery

Published: 2022-01-25

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781869827755

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The natural world as seen through the eyes of British artists including Eric Ravilious, Clare Leighton, and John Piper Since its publication in 1789, Gilbert White's Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne has inspired generations of artists, writers and naturalists. From Thomas Bewick to Eric Ravilious and Clare Leighton, many artists' depictions of animals, birds and wildlife have illustrated White's celebrated book, together providing a microcosm of natural history illustration from the eighteenth century until today. In Drawn to Nature, Simon Martin has gathered joyful and beautiful images of the extraordinary array of wildlife described by White, providing an insight into the continuing appeal and relevance of the Natural History. This fascinating account takes us from some of the earliest published depictions of birds and animals, to pioneering nature photography, the revival of wood-engraving in the 1920s and 30s, and responses to White's message about the natural world by contemporary illustrators such as Angie Lewin and Emily Sutton. The book also includes an introduction to the life of Gilbert White by Sir David Attenborough, an essay by Virginia Woolf, poems by modern and contemporary poets, and a jacket design by Mark Hearld.