Project Gutenberg
2004-01-01
Public domain in the USA.
91
Aubrey, John
1626
1697
Britton, John
1771
1857
Britton, J. (John)
Benevolus, Hilaris
The Natural History of Wiltshire
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
This eBook was produced by Mikle Coker
"The Natural History of Wiltshire" by John Aubrey is a historical account written during the late 17th century. This work reflects Aubrey's compilation of observations, folklore, and scientific insights about the natural and cultural aspects of Wiltshire, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in regional history and topography. At the start of the book, the editor's preface sets the stage for Aubrey's unpublished manuscript, which seeks to document the unique features of Wiltshire. It discusses Aubrey's endeavors to promote local history and highlights his interactions with various contemporary figures, indicating a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly efforts. The opening also mentions the initial challenges faced in publishing the work, ultimately establishing it as a significant contribution to the understanding of the county's natural history, including geology, climate, and the local populace's customs and characteristics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
en
Natural history -- England -- Wiltshire
Wiltshire (England) -- History
DA
Text
Browsing: History - European
Browsing: Science - General
Browsing: Travel & Geography
487952
487880
2024-10-02T14:42:54.692231
2023-10-03T03:55:49.366694
text/html
text/html
487945
487873
2024-10-02T14:42:55.008199
2023-10-03T03:55:49.560674
text/html
text/html
266061
2024-10-02T14:43:04.003182
application/epub+zip
271788
2024-10-02T14:42:58.445190
application/epub+zip
262280
2024-10-02T14:42:57.069254
application/epub+zip
475954
2024-10-02T14:43:08.254137
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
454275
2024-10-02T14:43:03.107162
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
415726
2022-09-03T05:00:00.289090
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
452235
452214
2024-10-02T14:42:54.256256
2023-10-03T03:55:49.056671
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
text/plain
447124
2020-12-28T10:43:54
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
177091
2020-12-28T10:43:54
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
19721
2024-10-02T14:43:08.385136
application/rdf+xml
14417
2024-10-02T14:42:57.667183
image/jpeg
3528
2024-10-02T14:42:57.389195
image/jpeg
261488
2024-10-02T14:42:55.049222
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia
en.wikipedia