Under a Wild Sky: John James Audubon and the Making of the Birds of America
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Under a Wild Sky: John James Audubon and the Making of the Birds of America
By (Author) William Souder
Milkweed Editions
Milkweed Editions
22nd July 2014
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Geographical discovery and exploration
Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest
598.092
Physical Properties
Paperback
384
Width 152mm, Height 228mm
581g
Description
John James Audubon is renowned for his masterpiece of natural history and art, "The Birds of America," the first nearly comprehensive survey of the continent's birdlife. And yet few people understand, and many assume incorrectly, what sort of man he was. How did the illegitimate son of a French sea captain living in Haiti, who lied both about his parentage and his training, rise to become one of "the" greatest natural historians ever and the greatest name in ornithology
Reviews
"Souder renders a fascinating portrait not only of Audubon but of the America he knew, a place so lush and fertile it seems almost mythical. But those drawings -- foundational American documents -- prove it was so, and this book makes new and compelling sense of them and their creator." -- Bill McKibben
Author Bio
William Souder is the author of three books, including "Under a Wild Sky" and "On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson." He lives in Grant, MN.
