The Story Of John J. Audobon - Paperback

by Joan Howard (Author), Federico Castellon (Illustrator)

The Story of John J. Audubon is a biography written by Joan Howard, chronicling the life and work of the famous American ornithologist and naturalist. The book begins with Audubon's childhood in Haiti and his move to the United States as a teenager. It then delves into his early career as an artist and his passion for studying and painting birds. The book explores Audubon's struggles to publish his famous book, The Birds of America, and his eventual success in achieving widespread recognition for his work. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his travels throughout the United States and Europe. Throughout the book, Howard provides insight into Audubon's artistic process, his dedication to his work, and his impact on the field of ornithology. The Story of John J. Audubon is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most beloved naturalists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.