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“During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks.”

Quote by John James Audubon

Book:Selected Journals and Other Writings

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Selected Journals and Other Writings

This collection brings together a diverse range of writings, showcasing the author's depth of thought and expressive abilities across different forms of literature. more

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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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