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100 1 _aAudubon, John James,
_d1785-1851
245 1 0 _aAudubon and His Journals, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-12
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds -- North America
653 _aAudubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Diaries
653 _aNaturalists -- United States -- Diaries
700 1 _aCoues, Elliott,
_d1842-1899
700 1 _aAudubon, Maria R.
_q(Maria Rebecca),
_d1843-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39975
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