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John James Audubon (1785-1851) was self-taught artist, naturalist and celebrated ornithologist. Born in Haiti and raised in France, Audubon then emigrated to North America when he was 18 years old to avoid conscription into the Napoleonic wars. For many years he worked as a trading merchant, before turning to his true passion: ornithology. Audubon spent many years travelling the North American continent, identifying and recording bird species. The book he published of his research, The Birds of America was an immediate success, with Audubon becoming a household name in the nineteenth century. It is still considered to be one of the greatest works of ornithology ever created.

Audubons Birds of America

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      Publisher Arcturus Publishing
      Published 11 January 2025
      ISBN-13 9781398850866
      978-1398850866
      ISBN-10 1398850861
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      Natural History Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      John James Audubon (1785-1851) was self-taught artist, naturalist and celebrated ornithologist. Born in Haiti and raised in France, Audubon then emigrated to North America when he was 18 years old to avoid conscription into the Napoleonic wars. For many years he worked as a trading merchant, before turning to his true passion: ornithology. Audubon spent many years travelling the North American continent, identifying and recording bird species. The book he published of his research, The Birds of America was an immediate success, with Audubon becoming a household name in the nineteenth century. It is still considered to be one of the greatest works of ornithology ever created.

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