The drawings are enhanced by an essay on the sources of Audubon's art by his biographer, Richard Rhodes; transcription of Audubon's own annotations to the drawings, including information on when and where the specimens were collected; ornithological commentary by Scott V. Edwards, along with reflections on Audubon as scientist; and an account of the history of the Harris collection by Leslie A. Morris.
Splendid in their own right, these drawings also illuminate theself-invention of one of the most important figures in American natural history. They will delight all those interested in American art, nature, birds, and the life and times of John James Audubon.
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The drawings are enhanced by an essay on the sources of Audubon's art by his biographer, Richard Rhodes; transcription of Audubon's own annotations to the drawings, including information on when and where the specimens were collected; ornithological commentary by Scott V. Edwards, along with reflections on Audubon as scientist; and an account of the history of the Harris collection by Leslie A. Morris.
Splendid in their own right, these drawings also illuminate theself-invention of one of the most important figures in American natural history. They will delight all those interested in American art, nature, birds, and the life and times of John James Audubon.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2008 |
Authors | Audubon |
Introduction by | Richard Rhodes |
Contributors | Scott V Edwards |
Foreword by | Leslie A. Morris |
Dimensions | 279 x 350 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 272 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-03102-9 |
Barcode | 9780674031029 |
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LSN | 0-674-03102-4 |