The Audubon book of true nature stories

by John K. Terres

Book Overview

John James Audubon (Jean-Jacques Audubon) (April 26, 1785 - January 27, 1851) was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America (1827-1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00005VGYW
• Release Date: January 1958
• Publisher: Thomas M. Crowell
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.7"