The Birds of America

The Birds of America

By John JamesAudubon. Introduction by David Allen Sibley. ISBN 978-1-4351-4257-2. ** The culmination of over twelve years of work, Audubon's masterpiece features some of the most stunning bird paintings of all time, from the great crested flycatcher and pin tailed duck to the common American swan. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. This edition has been created by disbinding one of the two original sets held by the Natural History Museum, London, and then photographing it using the latest digital technology. It includes all of Audubon's 435 bird images, reproduced as large as possible on the page and with the original numbering and captions faithfully recreated. There is an introduction by world-renowned bird artist and author David Allen Sibley, whose The Sibley Guide to Birds is considered by many to be the most comprehensive guide for the identification of birds in North America
Country USA
Brand STERLING
Manufacturer Sterling
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 43178-11042
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781435142572
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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