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The Life Of John James Audubon, The Naturalist

The Life Of John James Audubon, The Naturalist

Audubon, John James

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163492361
ISBN13: 9781163492369
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of John James Audubon, The Naturalist is a biographical account of the life and work of John James Audubon, a renowned American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Written by Audubon himself, the book provides a detailed and personal account of his upbringing, travels, and artistic pursuits.Audubon was born in Haiti in 1785 and grew up in France, where he developed a deep love for nature and a passion for drawing and painting. He immigrated to the United States in 1803 and spent much of his life traveling throughout the country, observing and documenting the birds and wildlife he encountered.The book chronicles Audubon's many adventures and accomplishments, including his creation of the monumental work, The Birds of America, which featured over 400 life-sized illustrations of North American birds. The book also delves into Audubon's personal life, including his marriage to Lucy Bakewell and his struggles with financial difficulties and health problems.Throughout the book, Audubon's love for nature and dedication to his work shine through, making it a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in natural history, art, or the life of one of America's most beloved naturalists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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