Gilbert White
Gilbert White
Gilbert White FRSwas a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. He remained unmarried and a curate all his life. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth18 July 1720
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The parish I live in is a very abrupt, uneven country, full of hills and woods, and therefore full of birds.
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The message of the study is water for the future. What we are suggesting is water protection for our children and grandchildren.
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Providence has been so indulgent to us as to allow of but one venomous reptile of the serpent kind in these kingdoms, and that is the viper.
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The most insignificant insects and reptiles are of much more consequence, and have much more influence in the economy of nature, than the incurious are aware of; and are mighty in their effect, from their minuteness, which renders them less an object of attention; and from their numbers and fecundity.
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The mention of hews put me in mind that there is a total failure of that wild fruit, so conducive to the support of many of the winged nation.