Bird Day Book 



one of the leading scientific societies of England, and best of all, his 

 plans for publication had definite shape. 



His book was published in 1838, consisting of four elephant folios 

 containing one thousand and sixty-five life-size portraits of birds in 

 their natural surroundings, which was called "The Birds of Amer- 

 ica." 



He returned to America and spent his remaining days in all 

 climates and in all weather, scorched by burning suns, drenched by 

 piercing rains, frozen by the fiercest cold ; now diving into the densest 

 forest, now wandering alone through the most savage regions; in 

 perils, in difficulties, in doubt, with no companion to cheer his life — 

 listening only to the sweet music of the birds, or to the sweeter 

 music of his own thoughts, he faithfully kept his path. 



The records of few lives contain nobler examples of strength and 

 endurance and indefatigable energy. 



