WILSON, Alexander (1766 – 1813)

1766 – 1813

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Image source Attributed to Thomas Sully / Formerly attributed to Rembrandt Peale · Original painting at Alexander Wilson (graphics:4636) at the American Philosophical Society · Public domain

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1808 CE–1814 CE

#9498

American ornithology; or, the natural history of the birds of the United States: Illustrated with plates engraved and colored from original drawings taken from nature. 9 vols.

WILSON, Alexander (1766 – 1813)

ORD, George

Considered the "father of American ornithology," Wilson was the greatest American ornithologist before Audubon. Wilson died with the 7th volume in press, and the 8th and 9th volumes were completed by Wilson's friend G…

United States
Zoology & Animal Sciences