Illustrated Notes of an Expedition Through Mexico and California

Object/Artifact

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Illustrated Notes of an Expedition Through Mexico and California

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1938.590

Description

This book is an account of John Woodhouse Audubon's expedition through Mexico and California in 1849 and 1850. Titled, "Illustrated Notes / of an / Expedition Through / Mexico and California," this book was published in New-York by J. W. Audubon, 34 Liberty Street, in 1852. Included with the letter press text are four uncolored engravings titled, "Canon, Jesus Maria," "Jesus Maria," "Fourth of July Camp," and "The Night Watch." The book has black covers with corners and spine bound in dark brown leather.

Collection

L. S. Tyler Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Audubon, John Woodhouse, 1812-1862
Audubon, John Woodhouse, 1812-1862

Manufacturer

Audubon, John Woodhouse

Date made

1852

Lexicon

Search Terms

Book Arts, Mexico, Books, California

Dimensions

Height

17-1/4 in

Width

13 in

Depth

1/2 in

Material

Paper, Leather