John Audubon

I must put myself in a train of doing... and thereby keep the machine in motion.

I must put myself in a train of doing... and thereby keep the machine in motion.

In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part read more

In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part of our noble forests.

Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them.

Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them.

Would it be possible that I should not in any degree succeed? I can scarcely think so. Ah delusive hope, read more

Would it be possible that I should not in any degree succeed? I can scarcely think so. Ah delusive hope, how much further wilt thou lead me?

Finally I paid every bill. My plantation in Pennsylvania had been sold and nothing was left to me but my read more

Finally I paid every bill. My plantation in Pennsylvania had been sold and nothing was left to me but my humble talents.