Nature can be both beautiful and harsh from "summary" of The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White
The world we live in is a place of contrasts, where the beauty of nature stands in stark contrast to its harshness. In the countryside of Selborne, we see this duality play out in vivid detail. The landscape is filled with stunning vistas of rolling hills, lush forests, and clear streams that sparkle in the sunlight. The natural world is a place of wonder and beauty, where every plant and animal has its place in the intricate web of life. But alongside this beauty, there is also a harshness that cannot be ignored. The same landscape that is so breathtakingly beautiful can also be unforgiving and cruel. The harsh winters bring biting cold and fierce storms that can wreak havoc on the countryside. Animals must struggle to find food and shelter, and many do not survive the harsh conditions. In the animal kingdom, we see the same contrasts. While some creatures are graceful and majestic, others are fierce and pred...
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