First published in the mid-18th century, this encyclopedic work is a remarkable feat of natural history that provides detailed descriptions of the geology, flora, fauna, and climate of each county in England. Illustrated with dozens of stunning hand-colored plates, the book is a testament to the curiosity and dedication of its author, who spent years researching and compiling the information contained within its pages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.