Gilbert White
A biography of the author of The Natural History of Selborne.
by Richard Mabey
 
Gilbert White

Brief biography based on limited documentation—so probably the definitive one!

This is a well-researched, albeit brief, biography. I would be surprised if anyone ever tries to write another, as the historical material seems rather scant (we Darwin groupies are rather spoilt in that respect).

I'd have liked to have seen more discussion about the historical significance of White's magnum (and indeed only) opus, but, other than that, a damn fine read.

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Saturday, 17th May, 2008

Charles Darwin
There are 271 days to go until Charles Darwin's 200th birthday (12th February, 2009).
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