Gilbert White Pioneer, Poet, and Stylist

Walter Johnson

Published by John Murray, London, 1928

About this Item

A delightful first edition examining the life's work of Gilbert White, including his poetry as well as his ecological contributions. Gilbert White was a world famous, pioneering naturalist and ornithologist. Best known for his 'Natural History and Antiquities of Selbourne', he was a parson-naturalist credited by many as being England's first ecologist.This work examines not only his ecological work, but also his work on antiquities and folklore, his poetry and prosaic style, as well as providing an account of the man himself.Written by Walter Johnson.Illustrated with three plates, including a frontispiece, as well as five in-text diagrams. Collated, complete.The first edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart; a little bumped to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a little strain to the front hinge after the half-title. First and last leaves are a little spotted, but otherwise with just the odd spot. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 798R60

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gilbert White Pioneer, Poet, and Stylist

Publisher: John Murray, London

Publication Date: 1928

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book