This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon, by Nancy Plain
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2016 Spur Award winner for Best Western Juvenile Nonfiction from Western Writers of AmericaYALSA Excellence in Nonfiction FinalistNational Outdoor Book AwardBooklist Editors' Choice Book
Birds were "the objects of my greatest delight," wrote John James Audubon (1785 1851), founder of modern ornithology and one of the world s greatest bird painters. His masterpiece, The Birds of America depicts almost five hundred North American bird species, each image lifelike and life size rendered in vibrant color. Audubon was also an explorer, a woodsman, a hunter, an entertaining and prolific writer, and an energetic self-promoter. Through talent and dogged determination, he rose from backwoods obscurity to international fame.
In This Strange Wilderness, award-winning author Nancy Plain brings together the amazing story of this American icon s career and the beautiful images that are his legacy. Before Audubon, no one had seen, drawn, or written so much about the animals of this largely uncharted young country. Aware that the wilderness and its wildlife were changing even as he watched, Audubon remained committed almost to the end of his life to search out the things which have been hidden since the creation of this wondrous world. This Strange Wilderness details his art and writing, transporting the reader back to the frontiers of early nineteenth-century America.
This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon, by Nancy Plain - Amazon Sales Rank: #141577 in Books
- Brand: Plain, Nancy
- Published on: 2015-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.08" h x .36" w x 7.10" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 136 pages
This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon, by Nancy Plain From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up—In this insightful biography, Plain demonstrates how naturalist and artist John James Audubon's groundbreaking The Birds of America, published in England in 1827, rocked the art and science worlds through its depictions of birds in naturalistic poses and in their own habitats. Born in Haiti and raised in France, Audubon (1785–1851) displayed a passion for drawing early on. As an adult, living and working in the United States, he struggled to portray birds realistically, eventually using wires to hold his specimens on boards in lifelike poses. Readers will get a strong sense of how devoted the man was to his cause, often leaving his family to roam the American wilderness hunting birds or to work on his book in England. Through beautifully crafted prose, Plain vividly describes the land Audubon loved, often in his own words, quoted from his letters. Audubon's stunning artwork is beautifully reproduced and paired with his thoughts on specific illustrations. Readers will also appreciate the inclusion of relevant paintings, photographs, and other images. This narrative of the life of a dedicated and hard-working figure is the story of an amazing individual and a glimpse into the natural history of the early United States. VERDICT An excellent addition to science and biography collections.—Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Review "Plain chronicles Audubon's adventurous life in a succinct, absorbing narrative that is well researched, meticulously documented, and beautifully written. . . . This biography offers a vivid introduction to Audubon's life and work."—Carolyn Phelan, Booklist starred review (Carolyn Phelan Booklist 2015-04-01)"Like Audubon's paintings, this volume 'glow[s] with life.' A superb introduction to the life and times of a great American artist and naturalist."—Kirkus starred review (Kirkus 2015-01-15)"Nancy Plain provides readers of all ages a concise introduction to the naturalist's prophetic role in the establishment of the American conservation movement."—True West (True West)"Plain has chosen quirky and interesting snippets of Audubon’s life, nicely illustrated with 44 color plates, for this readable and fascinating little book."—Star Tribune (Star Tribune 2015-06-07)"Definitely a book children and adults will enjoy."—Roundup Magazine (Roundup Magazine)“This Strange Wilderness is like walking through a secret door into early nineteenth-century America. Nancy Plain’s stellar prose and meticulous research, combined with the glorious paintings of John James Audubon, will delight readers of all ages.”—Candace Simar, author of the Spur Award–winning Abercrombie Trail series (Candace Simar 2014-09-16)
About the Author
Nancy Plain is the author of numerous children s books, including Light on the Prairie: Solomon D. Butcher, Photographer of Nebraska s Pioneer Days (available in a Bison Books edition), winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Juvenile Nonfiction, the Nebraska Book Award for Youth Nonfiction and the Will Rogers Medallion Award.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Book for Youth and Adults. By W. E. MARKLEY Nancy Plain’s This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon joins her long list of masterpiece writing. Plain tells the life story of John James Audubon in a concise, lively manner. Her book is illustrated with the great artwork of America’s premier ornithologist. Together the smooth engaging prose and the excellent choice of images will keep young and old thoroughly engaged to the end and wanting to learn more about Audubon and his work.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great book for middle-school readers By Alison Beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings, engravings, and photographs, Plain’s work is an excellent introduction for middle-schoolers to stories that were once a staple in American schools. Young readers may be especially entertained by the account of Jean-Jacques’s own school days in Rochefort: an “expert hooky player and adventurer,” the young Audubon soon enough flunked out of the academy and turned to nature for the rest of his education.Plain’s prose is appropriately simple and straightforward, and four pages are devoted to a glossary defining terms and names, from “Bachman” to “zoology,” that might be new to the young reader.This is well-told history, warts and all.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I couldn't put it down and learned much about Audubon that I never knew! By Stuart Dunn One could argue that no one loved birds more than John James Audubon. He devoted his life to discovering and painting every North American species of birds. The book This Strange Wilderness is a biography of Audubon and also includes some of his artwork, which is stunning if you have never seen it. The book begins with Audubon's birth in Haiti and the death of his mother he never knew. His father, a French sea captain and plantation owner, took him back to France where he and his wife Anne raised James and his half-sister Rose. James' father was responsible for his love of birds and his passion for illustrating them. Audubon was never happy with his drawings. He was so disappointed with them that he burned the drawings every year on his birthday with a vow to do better.The book then chronicles the horrors in France, including the French Revolution, and Audubon's engineered escape to America. It was here where Audubon met his wife. He had three children by her, two boys, and a girl who died at a very early age. Audubon had several failed business ventures and contributed much to the study of bird migration, ornithology, and taxonomy while attempting to provide for his family in these business ventures that failed. There are times in this book that Audubon didn't come off as a particularly great husband or father, as he left his wife (albeit with her blessing) to pursue his lifelong ambition of finding, painting, and cataloging every bird in North America. The book continues to trace Audubon's journey across America and his keen insight into birds and sadly their eventual extinction.Reading through this book felt like reading a story, not a dry biography. The Audubon quotes demonstrated both his intelligence and his personality. The book also is full of photographs of the Audubons and Audubon's beautiful paintings. I also learned a lot about Audubon that I never knew, such as his early childhood and the fact that he drew mammals after he completed his book of birds. This was a fascinating read and one that I would recommend for middle-school and up. It contains a nice blend of science and history and would also make an excellent book for the homeschooling crowd!
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