All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements. John James Audubon bloodcowardcreator share on social
On landing at New York I caught the yellow fever. The kind man who commanded the ship that brought me from France took charge of me and placed me under the care of two Quaker ladies. To their skillful and untiring care I may safely say I owe my life. John James Audubon bringcarecatch share on social
Patiently and with industry did I apply myself to study, for although I felt the impossibility of giving life to my productions, I did not abandon the idea of representing nature. John James Audubon abandonapplyfelt Change image and share on social
I feel I am strange to all but the birds of America. John James Audubon americabirdfeel Change image and share on social
I can scarcely manage to scribble a tolerable English letter. I know that I am not a scholar, but meantime I am aware that no man living knows better than I do the habits of our birds. John James Audubon awarebirdenglish Change image and share on social
Poor France, thy fine climate, rich vineyards, and the wishes of the learned avail nothing; thou art a destitute beggar, and not the powerful friend thou wert represented to me. John James Audubon artavailbeggar Change image and share on social
During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks. John James Audubon existfollownature Change image and share on social
The eggers destroy all the eggs that are sat upon, to force the birds to lay fresh eggs, and by robbing them regularly compel them to lay until nature is exhausted, and so but few young ones are raised. John James Audubon birdcompeldestroy share on social
How could I make a little book, when I have seen enough to make a dozen large books? John James Audubon bookdozenlarge Change image and share on social
Almost every day, instead of going to school, I made for the fields, where I spent my day. John James Audubon dayfieldmake Change image and share on social
