Document Type
Article
Date
Fall 1989
Keywords
Syracuse University Special Collections, John James Audubon, The Birds of America, rare books, ornithology, American Romanticism
Language
English
Disciplines
American Art and Architecture | American Studies | Poultry or Avian Science
Description/Abstract
This article details the unique copy of John James Audubon's The Birds of America which now resides in Syracuse University's Special Collections. The author describes the backstory and traces the journey of this extremely rare work. Audubon's work continues to stimulate interest in diverse fields in academia, from art history and science to literature.
Recommended Citation
Tatham, David. "Audubon's 'The Birds of America': A Sesquicentennial Appreciation." The Courier 24.2 (1989): 3-7.
Source
local input
Included in
American Art and Architecture Commons, American Studies Commons, Poultry or Avian Science Commons
