Birds' Bible

Author: John James Audubon
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book features 325 illustrations selected from Audubon's "The Birds of America," one of the greatest and most influential works of the 19th century. Each of these illustrations is considered a national treasure of the United States. "The Birds of America" is celebrated as one of the greatest and most influential works of the 19th century, making Audubon's name a symbol of nature, ecology, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and more. As an important representative of American culture, Audubon's bird illustrations are renowned in the West. His exquisite painting skills have earned "The Birds of America" the title of the "Bible of Birds," and the book is also one of the most expensive in the world. This book reproduces the marvelous species of the American continent through Audubon's masterful artistry. Audubon's bird illustrations are a classic example of illustrated art, not only scientifically and systematically organized but also each a masterpiece worthy of careful appreciation as an art piece. By analyzing a typical page below, readers can more easily engage with the book. When introducing birds, the color descriptions in this book are based on natural colors and the original illustrations by the artist.