The Birds Of America,New

The celebrated and highly valued natural history classic, now fully reproduced for the 1st time with an introduction by worldrenowned ornithologist David Allen SibleyFeaturing 435 stunning images of Audubons original watercolors, this is the perfect addition to any bird lovers libraryFirst published in installments between 1827 and 1838, John James Audubons treasured collection of lifesized watercolors of North American birds is the standard against which all wildlife illustration is measured.With fewer than 120 surviving copies in museums and private collections, this volume was created in conjunction with the Natural History Museum in London which disbound 1 of their 2 original editions in the process for the first time.This stunning nearly 500 page, 8x12 reissue contains:435 exquisite reproductions of handcolored prints of the original watercolors Detailed descriptions of American birds and their natural habitats, organized alphabetically from the avocet grazing in a tidal pond to the zenaida dove perched on a flowering branch Expertly researched by an avid outdoorsman and explorer, the stunning illustrations are based on Audubons specimen collections from Florida to Labrador to Texas and the DakotasStraddling the line between science and art, this book mesmerized 19thcentury audiences around the world. Today it stands as a reminder of the spectacular biodiversity of the North American continent, and of the pioneer spirit that Audubon himself revered.