Burtt, Edward H., Jr., 1948-

Alexander Wilson : the Scot who founded American ornithology / Edward H. Burtt, Jr., William E. Davis, Jr. - 444 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Themes in Wilson's life and writings -- A varied life -- Illustrating the American ornithology -- Ornithology pioneer : Alexander Wilson as scientist -- Wilson's legacy -- Appendix A. "On the shoulders of giants" : Wilson's predecessors -- Appendix B. Wilson's contemporaries and correspondents.

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Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813.
Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813. American ornithology --Illustrations.


Ornithologists--United States--Biography.
Ornithology--History.--United States
Birds--United States--Pictorial works.

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