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The Natural History of Wiltshire

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A collection of antiquarian observations and field notes about Wiltshire that blends natural history, topography, and local antiquities. It surveys landscapes, geological features, flora and fauna, and ancient monuments, often describing barrows, churches, and curiosities in fragmentary entries. It preserves customs, folklore, and oral traditions alongside practical descriptions and speculative explanations. The work reads as a compendium of curious facts and suggestions, combining empirical interest with anecdote and personal reflection to illustrate both the county’s features and the author’s method of inquiry.

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Title: The Natural History of Wiltshire

Author: John Aubrey

Editor: John Britton

Release date: January 1, 2004 [eBook #4934]
Most recently updated: July 19, 2025

Language: English

Credits: Mikle Coker

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THE NATURAL HISTORY OF WILTSHIRE

by JOHN AUBREY, F.R.S.

(written between 1656 and 1691.)