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Alexander Wilson

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Alexander Wilson 1766-1813, American ornithologist, b. Scotland. He came to the United States c.1794 and taught in rural New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Encouraged by William Bartram , he studied the birds of his adopted country, learned to portray them, and began his American Ornithology (9 vol., 1808-14), a work that is noted for its accuracy and sensitive draftsmanship. The last two volumes of this series of books were completed by his friend and biographer (1829), George Ord, after Wilson's death. Wilson is also known for his poems and essays on nature. Author not available,... Read more
Alexander Wilson
Alexander Wilson The 13-volume American Ornithology of Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), Scottish-American ornithologist...birds of the eastern United States. Alexander Wilson was born on July 6, 1766, in Paisley... Read more
Wilson, Alexander
Wilson, Alexander (1766–1813), Scottish‐born ornithologist, emigrated to the U.S. (1794) and was urged by William Bartram to begin... Read more

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