John James Audobon (1780-1851), American ornithologist and artist, 1852. Artist: Unknown

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John James Audobon (1780-1851), American ornithologist and artist. Audubon, seen here in later life, is best known for his book Birds of America, published in 1827-1838. The book contained 435 life-size illustrations of the birdlife of North America produced by Audobon on his travels around the country.

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