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Title: Audubon and His Journals, Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Annotator: Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899
Editor: Audubon, Maria R. (Maria Rebecca), 1843-1925
EBook No.: 39975
Published: Jun 12, 2012
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- North America
Subject: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Diaries
Subject: Naturalists -- United States -- Diaries
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Audubon and His Journals, Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
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)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Annotator: Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899
Editor: Audubon, Maria R. (Maria Rebecca), 1843-1925
EBook No.: 39975
Published: Jun 12, 2012
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- North America
Subject: Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 -- Diaries
Subject: Naturalists -- United States -- Diaries
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.