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“Almost every day, instead of going to school when I ought to have gone, I usually made for the fields, where I spent the day.”

Quote by John James Audubon

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John James Audubon

John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist and natural history painter, famous for his exquisite illustrations of birds. Born on April 26, 1785, and passing away on January 27, 1851, Audubon conducted extensive observations and research on North American birds in the early 19th century. His work 'The Birds of America' remains a classic in the field of natural history literature. more

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