WHITE OF SELBORNE AND HIS TIMES. By Walter S. Scott.
1946 1st edition. 4to (217 x 280mm). Pp166. B/w plates and illustrations. Grey cloth, gilt motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt.
A biography of Gilbert White, 1720-1793, author of The Natural History of Selborne. Chapters include:- White's forbears; Early years; Undergraduate days; Oriel friends; Fellow and parson; Junior proctor; The Mulsos and Whites; Master at Selborne; Fellowship troubles; Gibraltar Jack; Among the writers; The "Great Parlour" epoch; The sorrowful reptile; Later years; The "Natural History"; White's characteristics.
A biography of Gilbert White, 1720-1793, author of The Natural History of Selborne. Chapters include:- White's forbears; Early years; Undergraduate days; Oriel friends; Fellow and parson; Junior proctor; The Mulsos and Whites; Master at Selborne; Fellowship troubles; Gibraltar Jack; Among the writers; The "Great Parlour" epoch; The sorrowful reptile; Later years; The "Natural History"; White's characteristics.
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46693
| Author | Scott (Walter S.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 46693 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Boards bowed and faded, foxing to edges and end-papers, owner's name. Good. Lacks dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1946 |
| Publisher | John Westhouse. |
| Place | London. |