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American ornithology; or, the natural history of birds inhabiting the United States, not given by Wilson. 4 vols.
Publication Details
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Carey, 1825 CE–1828 CE.
Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon, set out to document birds in the United States that were not mentioned by Alexander Wilson.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #9499 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11684 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | american-ornithology-or-the-natural-history-of-birds-inhabiting-the-united-states-not-given-by-wilson-4-vols |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Philadelphia