John James Audubon

""John James Audubon"" is a biographical book written by John Burroughs about the life and work of the famous American ornithologist and painter, John James Audubon. The book is a comprehensive account of Audubon's life, from his childhood in Haiti to his migration to America and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most important naturalists of his time.The book details Audubon's passion for birds and his tireless efforts to document and illustrate the avian species of North America. It also covers his struggles with poverty, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his eventual success as a businessman and artist.Throughout the book, Burroughs provides a vivid description of Audubon's personality, his relationships with his family and friends, and his dedication to his craft. He also explores the historical and cultural context of Audubon's work, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the natural world and the role of art in the scientific community.Overall, ""John James Audubon"" is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of America's most iconic naturalists, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a man whose passion for birds and dedication to his craft continue to inspire and captivate audiences today.""Had a man the size of a mountain spoken to me in that arrogant style in America, I should have indignantly resented it; but where I then was it seemed best to swallow and digest it as well as I could. So in reply to the offensive arrogance of the banker, I said I should be honoured by his subscription to the ""Birds of America."" 'Sir, ' he said, 'I never sign my name to any subscription list, but you may send in your work and I will pay for a copy of it. Gentlemen, I am busy. I wish you good morning.' We were busy men, too, and so bowing respectfully, we retired, pretty well satisfied with the small slice of his opulence which our labour was likely to obtain.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.