. American ornithology, or, The natural history of the birds of the United States [microform]. Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813; Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813; Birds; Oiseaux. LIFT Oi-^ AVILSON. XXXIll "These lire some of my objections to this work, which, however, in other respects, does honor to tlie talents, learning, and industry oi' the ; In the month of October, 1804, Wilson, accompanied with two of hia friends, set out on a pedestrian journey to visit the fur-famed cataract of JJiiigi'ra, whereof he had heard much, but which ho had never had an oppor- tunity of beholding.
. American ornithology, or, The natural history of the birds of the United States [microform]. Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813; Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813; Birds; Oiseaux. LIFT Oi-^ AVILSON. XXXIll "These lire some of my objections to this work, which, however, in other respects, does honor to tlie talents, learning, and industry oi' the ; In the month of October, 1804, Wilson, accompanied with two of hia friends, set out on a pedestrian journey to visit the fur-famed cataract of JJiiigi'ra, whereof he had heard much, but which ho had never had an oppor- tunity of beholding. The picturesque scenery of that beautit'ij river, tho vastness and sublimity of the cataract, as might be expected, filled the bosom of our Iravelltir with tho most rapturous emotions. And lie ever after declared, that no language was suffieieiitly comprehensive to convey an adeqiiato idea of that woiidi>rful euriking back in recollection on the long, cir- cuitous journey which I have at length tinisheiit of eountry can exhibit in any |i;irl of the rnitod States- th> Mgh iu this 1 had every disadvantage of deep roails and rough leather; luirried niarehen, and iiN«iiy other incun> veniences U\ encounter,--yit .so far am I from being satislied with what I have sci II or discouraged by the fatigues which every traveller must submit to, that I feel mon eager than ever t») commence some more extensive expedi- tion ; where scenes and subjects entirely new, and generally tinknown, might reward my curiosity ; and where perhajis my humble ae((uisitions might add soniethio'.; to the stores of knowledge. For all the hazards and privatioim incident to such an undertaking, 1 feel confident in my own spirit and residu- tion. \\ ith no family to enchain my affictions ; no tics but those of friend- ship; aixl the UK»,st ardent love of my adopted eo\intry—with a constitution which hardens amidst fatigues ; and u disposition sociable and open, which can 'ill 1 ilsell
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