John James Audubon

133 books • 14 series

John James Audubon (1785-1851) was born in Haiti and raised in France, emigrating to North America when he was 18 years old to avoid conscription into the Napoleonic wars. For many years he worked as a trading merchant, before turning to his true passion: ornithology. Audubon spent many years traveling the North American continent, identifying and recording bird species. The Birds of America was an immediate success, with Audubon becoming a household name in the nineteenth century. It is still considered to be one of the greatest works of ornithology ever created.
May 1, 2012
Cover of The Quadrupeds of North America by John James Audubon and John Bachman Volume 3

The Quadrupeds of North America by John James Audubon and John Bachman Volume 3

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America Volume 7; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

The Birds of America Volume 7; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories Volume . 5-6

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories Volume . 5-6

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America Volume 1-2; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

The Birds of America Volume 1-2; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America Volume 7

The Birds of America Volume 7

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America Volume 4

The Birds of America Volume 4

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories Volume 7-8

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories Volume 7-8

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America Volume 3-4; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

The Birds of America Volume 3-4; From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories

Mar 15, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories, Volumes 1-2...

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories, Volumes 1-2...

Mar 14, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories, Volumes 3-4

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories, Volumes 3-4

Mar 12, 2012
Cover of Ornithological Biography, or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America

Ornithological Biography, or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America

Mar 1, 2012
Cover of Ornithological Biography or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America (Etc.)...

Ornithological Biography or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America (Etc.)...

Feb 28, 2012
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The Birds of America, Volume 2...

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of Ornothological Biography, Or, an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America (Volume 3); Accompanied by Descriptions of the Objects Represented in the Work Entitled, the Birds of America, and Interspersed with Delineations of Americ

Ornothological Biography, Or, an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America (Volume 3); Accompanied by Descriptions of the Objects Represented in the Work Entitled, the Birds of America, and Interspersed with Delineations of Americ

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (Volume 1 )

The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (Volume 1 )

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America Volume 2

The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America Volume 2

Jan 15, 2012
Cover of The Viviparious Quadrupeds of North America (Volume 1)

The Viviparious Quadrupeds of North America (Volume 1)

Jan 15, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories (Volume 1-2)

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories (Volume 1-2)

Jan 8, 2012
Cover of A Synopsis of the Birds of North America

A Synopsis of the Birds of North America

Jan 4, 2012
Cover of Ornithological Biography Volume 1

Ornithological Biography Volume 1

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories (Volume 3-4)

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories (Volume 3-4)

Aug 28, 2011
Cover of John Bachman

John Bachman

Aug 18, 2011
Cover of Ornithological Biography

Ornithological Biography

Aug 9, 2011
Cover of The Birds of America, Volume 3

The Birds of America, Volume 3