Audubon and His Journals, Volume 1 by John James Audubon
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"Audubon and His Journals, Volume 1" by Maria R. Audubon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life and experiences of John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist and painter, through his own journals and letters. It offers a captivating glimpse into his childhood, family background, and the development of his passion for ornithology and art, set against the backdrop of early American history. At the
start of the volume, the author provides a preface that emphasizes the collaborative effort behind the creation of the book, expressing gratitude to various individuals who helped preserve and organize Audubon's writings. The introduction then delves into Audubon's early life, detailing his birth in Louisiana and upbringing in France. It describes his relationships with family members, particularly with his father and stepmother, and sets the stage for his fascination with birds and nature, which eventually leads to his pivotal role in American natural history. This opening portion establishes a foundation for understanding Audubon's character and aspirations, presenting him as a passionate, adventurous spirit determined to capture the beauty of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899 |
| Editor | Audubon, Maria R. (Maria Rebecca), 1843-1925 |
| Title | Audubon and His Journals, Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- North America |
| Subject | Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Naturalists -- United States -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39975 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39975-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 989 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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