... subject of “free” it is worth men- and the author’s death in 1793 It is a mistake to consider White’s observations as mere nature notes In eighteenth century England life was in the main a rural pursuit The industrial revolu- 1979 tioning that one well-known ...

... involves visiting schools for readings and so on Secretly Although he loved writing as a child he wrote secretly poetry nature notes and a dia- “I come from a working-class background My father was a bus conductor who became a ticket inspector He ACCEPTED ...

... of the Hampshire coast changes at Selborne since Gilbert White's death and the preservation of his home The Wakes some nature notes ance conferences were held in schools throughout the district and the percentage of parents attending these school-1 eaving ...