"Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850. A Journey from New York to Texas and Then Through Mexico and Arizona to the Gold Fields of California" is a unique book that is a handwritten record of the eminent naturalist and artist John Woodhouse Audubon. In this book, he tells about his incredible journey from the east to the west of the United States in 1849-1850. Audubon travels through Texas, Mexico, Arizona and the southernmost corners of California, where all the majesty and beauty of the American West unfold before him. This book is not only a supplement to his well-known works about local birds, but also a diary that opens up to the reader a unique picture of the life and nature of the West in the 19th century. Reading this record, we have the opportunity to literally travel next to the great explorer, observe his impressions, experience his adventures and feel the incredible spirit of adventure in every line. "Audubon's Western Journal" is not just a travel book, but a real adventure full of discoveries, encounters and impressions that leave an unforgettable mark in the heart of every reader."