Audubon's Story Of His Youth (1893)

By John James Audubon and Maria Rebecca Audubon

Book Overview

Audubon's Story Of His Youth is a memoir written by John James Audubon, a famous American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The book was first published in 1893 and recounts Audubon's early life experiences, including his childhood in Haiti, his travels in America, and his passion for birds and nature.The memoir is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Audubon's life. The first chapter describes his birth and upbringing in Haiti, where his father owned a plantation. The second chapter tells of his family's move to France, where he received his education and developed a love for art and nature.Audubon's travels in America are the subject of the next few chapters, where he explores the wilderness and encounters various species of birds. He also describes his efforts to document and paint these birds, which eventually led to his famous book, The Birds of America.Throughout the book, Audubon's passion for nature and his dedication to his art are evident. He describes his struggles and successes, as well as the people who inspired and supported him along the way.Overall, Audubon's Story Of His Youth is a fascinating and inspiring memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of one of America's most beloved naturalists and artists.Extracted From Scribner�������s Magazine, March, 1893.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104619776
• ISBN13: 9781104619770
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"