This is a book titled, "The Life of John James Audubon, the Naturalist" by Lucy Bakewell Audubon with an introduction by Jas. Grant Wilson. The book was published in New York by G. P. Putnam & Son. The book has dark covers and the name, "Audubon" printed in gold letters on the cover. "Life of Audubon The Naturalist" is printed on the spine. There is a small label adhered to the upper left corner, inside front cover. The date "1870" and the name "Pratt" are written on the label.