John James Audubon
1/7Preface and Chronology
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Audubon's life naturally divides itself into three periods: his youth, which was on the whole a gay and happy one, and which lasted till the time of his marriage at the age of twenty-eight; his business career which followed, lasting ten or more years, and consisting mainly in getting rid of the fortune his father had left him; and his career as an ornithologist which, though attended with great hardships and privations, brought him much happiness and, long before the end, substantial pecuniary rewards. (Summary from the Preface)
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Fasinating & rich to listen to. Years ago I saw a great exebition of his work in NYC- was filled with Awe. Now have 12 large dinner plates perhaps from the same show each with a different bird - I treasure them. So good to have more background about his life. Plan to more research about him and find more lmages. Thank you!
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