"Southern Life in Southern Literature" from John James Audubon. French-American naturalist and painter (1785-1851).

"The Passenger Pigeon" from John James Audubon. French-American naturalist and painter (1785-1851).

"A Synopsis of the Birds of North America" from John James Audubon. American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter (1785 - 1851).

This beautiful, innovative coloring book is a celebration of the superb artistry of John James Audubon's depictions of the birds of North America. A selection of color plates from his famous work are shown opposite full page coloring guides for readers to complete themselves.

Details the months leading up to Audubon's creation of The Birds of America, one of the greatest works of natural history and art of the nineteenth century. The first accurate transcription of Audubon's 1826 journal, this edition corrects many of the errors, both intentional and unintentional, found in previous editions.