John Audubon: Roots in Haiti

From: The New Crisis | Date: September 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

How often do we question the legacies of great historical figures? How much do we truly know about the lives of our leaders and intellectuals?

Much attention has focused recently on the family trees of some of America's most notable people. For example, many of Thomas Jefferson's descendants are now known to be of African-American ancestry, adding a new page to the history of black Americans. Another legacy worth examining is that of John James Audubon.

John Audubon (1785-18-11) is best remembered as a revered ornithologist and painter. Well known to scientists, art historians and bird ...

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