| Author |
Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 |
| Title |
John James Audubon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Eric Eldred, Robert Connal, David Garcia, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"John James Audubon" by John Burroughs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and achievements of John James Audubon, an iconic figure in American ornithology, known for his artistic depictions of birds and his extensive studies of American wildlife. Burroughs highlights Audubon's passion for nature and his relentless pursuit of ornithological knowledge, positioning him as a key figure contrasting with his predecessor, Alexander Wilson. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Audubon's remarkable journey by comparing him to Alexander Wilson, detailing Wilson’s foundational contributions to American ornithology that Audubon later built upon. Burroughs outlines the challenges Audubon faced, including hardships and perseverance during his explorations, and emphasizes the significant role his supportive wife played throughout his life. The narrative begins to delve into Audubon’s early life in Louisiana, his mixed heritage, and the pivotal experiences that ignited his lifelong love for birds and nature, illustrating the formative influences that shaped his character and career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
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| Subject |
Naturalists -- Biography
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| Subject |
Scientists -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7404 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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