John James Audubon Podcast Episodes

12 - John James Audubon

Child's Book of American Biography, The by STIMPSON, Mary Stoyell - - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In every country there have been certain men and women whose busy lives have made the world better or wiser. The names of such are heard so often that every child should know a few facts about them. It is hoped the very short stories told here may make boys and girls eager to learn more about the...

Birds of North America author John James Audubon

News 11 Remembers: St. Louis History - July 24, 2019 15:48 - 1 minute ★★★ - 2 ratings
You've probably heard the name Audubon as in the Audubon Society. But, Audubon is also the name of a famous man whose exploits have ties to St. Louis. "St. Louis of course was the jumping off point for the west and anybody headed west came through here but in the 1830's and 40's there ...

Episode 2 – John James Audubon at Mill Grove

Birdies - June 04, 2018 17:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Carly, Mary Beth and Evan travel to the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Pennsylvania to learn about the early American artist… and a good bit about what it takes to be a conservation organization.

“John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman” with Gregory Nobles

PA BOOKS on PCN - September 25, 2017 14:35 - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
John James Audubon's “The Birds of America” stands as an unparalleled achievement in American art, a huge book that puts nature dramatically on the page. With that work, Audubon became one of the most adulated artists of his time and America's first celebrity scientist. In this fresh approach to...

002 John James Audubon

National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast - April 20, 2017 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
It was once written about John James Audubon that he had “imparted to the study of natural history the grace and fascination of romance.” This episode highlights his background and amazing accomplishments. .

Ep. 22: Birds, Skulls and Secret Agents: John James Audubon Visits Texas, 1837

Wise About Texas - August 14, 2016 18:21 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratings
In 1837, John James Audubon needed a trip to Texas to complete his legendary Bird of America.  He came to Galveston and collected many wonderful specimens.  But the story is about a lot more than birds.  We have rattlesnakes, sawfish, secret agents, soldier skulls and Sam Houston.  Hear about Aud...

John James Audubon: American Woodsman, Part 2

Stuff You Missed in History Class - June 25, 2012 18:25 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 22.6K ratings
After John James Audubon finished his book, he sought out a publisher. While his image turned off Philadelphia's intellectuals, he charmed Great Britain. In this episode, curator Michael Inman joins us to explain the publication of Birds of America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

John James Audubon: American Woodsman, Part 1

Stuff You Missed in History Class - June 18, 2012 15:36 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 22.6K ratings
Though John James Audubon was the son of a French planter, he cultivated the image of an American frontiersman. In this episode, New York Public Library curator Michael Inman joins us for a discussion of Audubon's early life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...