{"product_id":"john-james-audubons-journal-of-1826-9780803275171","title":"John James Audubons Journal of 1826","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails the months leading up to Audubon’s creation of \u003cem\u003eThe Birds of America\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the greatest works of natural history and art of the nineteenth century. The first accurate transcription of Audubon's 1826 journal, this edition corrects many of the errors, both intentional and unintentional, found in previous editions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thanks to [this] new edition of the personal diary he kept during the voyage [to England], for the first time we are able to enter to some degree into Audubon’s thoughts and feelings during that stressful year [of 1826]”—Robert O. Paxton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Patterson strives to be faithful to the original manuscript, preserving Audubon's original writing and style except where it would lead to misunderstanding. This fidelity allows Audubon's own voice to finally emerge and provides a fascinating look at his interests, drives, and opinions.\"—C.T. Brundy, Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Now, nearly 200 years later, Audubon is in fact \"here, there and all over the Globe.\" And we are very lucky indeed to have a definitive transcription of the document that describes how that happened.\"—Anthony Doerr, \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This volume is all the more important because it deals specifically with the creation of [Audubon’s] masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eBirds of America\u003c\/i\u003e‚ one of the most cherished books ever produced. This edition corrects many of the errors found in earlier published versions.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“Audubon’s 1826 journal is one of the few surviving portions of his extensive journals, and [this] new, scholarly, and correct transcription is a welcome contribution and will become the standard for Audubon scholars and fans alike.”—Ron Tyler, director of the Amon Carter Museum and author of \u003ci\u003eAudubon’s Great National Work: The Royal Octavo Edition of “The Birds of America”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“[Audubon] proves a memorable observer, who immediately charmed his way as a long-haired ‘American woodsman.’”—John McEwen, \u003ci\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The adventure would continue to unroll after Dec. 31, 1826, when this journal ends, but when Audubon signs off that night, he leaves us feeling that we have accompanied him in the achievement of a masterpiece.\"—James M. Keller, \u003ci\u003ePasatiempo – Santa Fe New Mexican\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405274128727,"sku":"9780803275171","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780803275171.jpg?v=1730489387","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/john-james-audubons-journal-of-1826-9780803275171","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}