The Natural History Of Wiltshire

The Natural History of Wiltshire by John Aubrey is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth exploration of the natural history of the county of Wiltshire in England. The book was written in the 17th century and is considered a significant work of natural history, as it provides a detailed account of the flora, fauna, geology, and climate of the area.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the natural history of Wiltshire. The first section provides an overview of the county's geographical features, including its rivers, hills, and valleys. The second section focuses on the flora of the county, describing the various plants that can be found in the area.The third section of the book covers the fauna of Wiltshire, including mammals, birds, and insects. Aubrey provides detailed descriptions of each species, along with information on their habitats and behaviors. The fourth section of the book is devoted to the geology of the county, including the various rock formations and mineral deposits that can be found there.Throughout the book, Aubrey also includes anecdotes and observations about the natural world, providing a glimpse into the attitudes and beliefs of people in the 17th century. The book is an important historical document, as it provides a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood at the time, as well as a valuable resource for modern-day naturalists and historians.At Crudwell, neer to the mannour house, is a fine spring in the street called Bery-well. Labourers say it quenches thirst better than the other waters; as to my tast, it seemed to have aliquantulum aciditatis; and perhaps is vitriolate. The towne, a mannour of the Lord Lucas, hath its denomination from this well; perhaps it is called Crudwell from its turning of milke into cruds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.