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Gilbert White: the Nature Man

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Gilbert White was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. Michael Wood explores the scientific life of the remarkable man.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2006-06-28

Runtime: 59 mins

Director:

Writer: Michael Wood

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary, History

Original title: Gilbert White: the Nature Man

Production Companies: Maya Vision International, BBC

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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