Alexander Wilson

by Edward H. Burtt Jr.

Overview

On the bicentennial of his death, this beautifully illustrated volume pays tribute to the Scot who became the father of American ornithology. Alexander Wilson made unique contributions to ecology and animal behavior. His drawings of birds in realistic poses in their natural habitat inspired Audubon, Spencer Fullerton Baird, and other naturalists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780674073777
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Publication date:	05/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	46 MB
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Table of Contents

Contents Preface 1. Themes in Wilson’s Life and Writings 2. A Varied Life 3. Illustrating American Ornithology 4. Pioneer Ornithologist 5. Wilson’s Legacy Appendix A. On the Shoulders of Giants: Wilson’s Predecessors Appendix B. Wilson’s Contemporaries and Correspondents Notes Selected Bibliography Acknowledgments Index