400 books
—
50 voters
Natural History
Natural history is the research and study of organisms including plants or animals in their environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study.
Related Genres
“
To a naturalist nothing is indifferent; the humble moss that creeps upon the stone is equally interesting as the lofty pine which so beautifully adorns the valley or the mountain: but to a naturalist who is reading in the face of the rocks the annals of a former world, the mossy covering which obstructs his view, and renders indistinguishable the different species of stone, is no less than a serious subject of regret.
”
―
―
“
The phaenomena afforded by trades, are a part of the history of nature, and therefore may both challenge the naturalist's curiosity and add to his knowledge, Nor will it suffice to justify learned men in the neglect and contempt of this part of natural history, that the men, from whom it must be learned, are illiterate mechanicks... is indeed childish, and too unworthy of a philosopher, to be worthy of an honest answer.
...more
”
―
―
1 member,
last active 2 years ago
Book group for staff based at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
A place to share thi…more
30 members,
last active 6 years ago
16 members,
last active 5 years ago
25,313 members,
last active 4 hours ago
Tags
Tags contributing to this page include: natural-history and naturalist





























































