Audubon, John James 1785-1851 creator Coues, Elliott 1842-1899 Audubon, Maria R. (Maria Rebecca) 1843-1925 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2012-06-12 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Birds -- North America Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Diaries Naturalists -- United States -- Diaries QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39975 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39975 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133920.0 39975