Audubon: An Intimate Life Of The American Woodsman (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436696258)

Audubon: An Intimate Life Of The American Woodsman is a biographical book written by Stanley Clisby Arthur, which provides a detailed account of the life of John James Audubon, a renowned naturalist, ornithologist, and painter. The book delves into Audubon's childhood, his passion for the natural world, and his journey to becoming a successful artist and scientist. The author explores Audubon's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his struggles with finances and his reputation as an artist. The book also describes Audubon's expeditions across North America, where he observed and painted hundreds of bird species, and his eventual publication of his masterpiece, The Birds of America.Throughout the book, Arthur provides vivid descriptions of Audubon's encounters with nature and his artistic process, as well as the historical and cultural context of Audubon's life. The book is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most celebrated naturalists and artists, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century America.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.

Author: Stanley Clisby Arthur
ISBN-10: 1436696259
ISBN-13: 9781436696258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 544
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d