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Audubon's western journal: 1849-1850 / Being the MS. record of a trip from New York to Texas, and an overland journey through Mexico and Arizona to the gold-fields of California cover

Audubon's western journal: 1849-1850 / Being the MS. record of a trip from New York to Texas, and an overland journey through Mexico and Arizona to the gold-fields of California

By John Woodhouse Audubon
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An eyewitness travel journal recounts a mid-19th-century overland and maritime journey from the eastern United States to Texas and across Mexico and Arizona to the California gold regions. It records route descriptions, camp life, logistical preparations, illness and mishap among emigrant companies, landscapes and settlements, encounters with diverse peoples, and the challenges of mountain and desert crossings. Interspersed are field sketches, a folded map, and practical notes on supplies and routes; an appended biographical memoir and lists of traveling companions provide personal context. The narrative blends practical travel detail with reflective observations on human endurance and the changing American West.

About the Author

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John Woodhouse Audubon

John Woodhouse Audubon was an American naturalist and painter, known for his detailed observations and illustrations of wildlife. He was the son of the famous ornithologist John James Audubon and contributed significantly to the family legacy of natural history. His notable work, "Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850," documents his adventurous journey from New York to Texas and through Mexico and Arizona during the California Gold Rush. This journal not only reflects his keen interest in the natural world but also provides valuable insights into the landscapes and ecosystems of the American West during the mid-19th century.

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