“Our knowledge of New World birds stems deeply from the adventurous spirit of a talented rebel poet, Alexander Wilson. This richly illustrated, very special book brings him back to life as an engaging and influential character whose passion for birds primed ours. I couldn’t put it down.”—Frank Gill, ornithologist
“A definitive work on the history of bird art, ornithology, and nature writing. Volumes have been written on Audubon as though he were the dean of American ornithology, but Burtt and Davis reveal Alexander Wilson as providing the foundation.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of The Nesting Season
Alexander Wilson
The Scot Who Founded American Ornithology
Book Details
HARDCOVER
$35.00 • £25.00 • €31.50
ISBN 9780674072558
Publication: May 2013
Available 04/22/2013

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