Audubon's Birds of America
The National Audubon Society Baby Elephant Folio
(Author) Roger Tory PetersonAll Audubon's brilliant bird engravings come alive in one complete package! This sparkling Tiny Folio™ edition of Audubon's Birds of America displays all 435 of Audubon's hand–colored engravings, graced with an illuminating introduction by Roger Tory Peterson that places Audubon in his ornithological and art historical context. Issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the Audubon Society, the stunning Baby Elephant Folio—here reproduced in a miniature, gem-like version—was the first work ever to arrange Audubon's plates in scientific order.
Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson was a renowned naturalist and artist best known for his groundbreaking field guides for birdwatchers, which revolutionized the study of birds. His clear, concise writing style and detailed illustrations made bird identification accessible to all, sparking a new interest in ornithology. His work remains a cornerstone of modern birding literature.