Audubon's Western Journal
1849-1850
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"Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850" offers a captivating glimpse into the American West during the height of the California Gold Rush. Authored by John Woodhouse Audubon, with meticulously prepared notes from Maria Rebecca Audubon, this journal chronicles Audubon's ambitious expedition from New York to Texas, followed by an overland journey through Mexico and Arizona to the burgeoning gold-fields of California. More than a simple travelogue, this historical record provides invaluable insights into the natural history of the region, particularly its ornithology. Audubon's observations detail...
"Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850" offers a captivating glimpse into the American West during the height of the California Gold Rush. Authored by John Woodhouse Audubon, with meticulously prepared notes from Maria Rebecca Audubon, this journal chronicles Audubon's ambitious expedition from New York to Texas, followed by an overland journey through Mexico and Arizona to the burgeoning gold-fields of California. More than a simple travelogue, this historical record provides invaluable insights into the natural history of the region, particularly its ornithology. Audubon's observations detail the diverse birdlife encountered along the way, offering a unique perspective on the landscape and its fauna. Experience the challenges and wonders of westward expansion through the eyes of a keen observer and dedicated naturalist. "Audubon's Western Journal" stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the American West and a significant contribution to the fields of natural history, travel literature, and biography. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Audubon, early Western exploration, or the California Gold Rush. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
