Richard Rhodes | John James Audubon: The Making of an American
Recorded Jan 18, 2005
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John James Audubon's lifework, The Birds of America, an astonishing collection of life-size and lifelike portraits of birds, stands as a glorious union of science and art. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Richard Rhodes chronicles Audubon's phenomenal skills and dedication to his life's passion.
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