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"Ornithological Biography, Vol. 2 (of 5): An Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America" by John James Audubon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves to document the behaviors and habitats of various bird species found in the United States, complemented by illustrations from Audubon's earlier collection, "The Birds of America." The book provides detailed observations and descriptions of bird
life, shedding light on their interactions with the environment and each other. The opening of this volume reflects Audubon's personal journey of discovery as he traverses the vast landscapes of America—from its majestic forests to its coastal shores. He shares his heartfelt sentiments about separation from family, alongside a growing longing for connection with nature. The text details his travels through significant locales, introduces notable figures encountered along the way, and sets the stage for meticulous descriptions of bird species. In this portion, Audubon expresses his gratitude toward friends and supporters while hinting at the continued exploration of avian life, thus inviting readers to join him in an immersive experience of ornithological study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | MacGillivray, William, 1796-1852 |
| Title | Ornithological biography, Vol. 2 (of 5) : An account of the habits of the birds of the United States of America |
| Credits |
Produced by Rachael Schultz, Thierry Alberto, 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/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57191 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57191-1 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 721 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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