Mark Catesby: The Colonial Audubon

Mark Catesby: The Colonial Audubon is a comprehensive biography of Mark Catesby, an English naturalist and artist who lived from 1683 to 1749. The book is written by George Frederick Frick, a historian and expert on Catesby's life and work. Catesby is often referred to as the ""Colonial Audubon"" due to his pioneering work in documenting the flora and fauna of the American colonies in the early 18th century. He spent several years in Virginia and the Carolinas, where he meticulously studied and illustrated the plants and animals he encountered. The book covers Catesby's life and work in detail, including his upbringing in England, his travels to the colonies, and his publications. Catesby's most famous work is The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, a two-volume set of illustrated natural history that was published between 1731 and 1743. The book includes over 200 full-color illustrations of Catesby's artwork, as well as photographs of his original specimens and artifacts. It also provides insight into the scientific and cultural context of Catesby's work, including the influence of the Enlightenment and the early development of natural history as a discipline. Overall, Mark Catesby: The Colonial Audubon is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of natural history, art, or the American colonies. It is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated tribute to one of the most important naturalists of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.