"The Life and Work of John James Audubon" is a fascinating book written by John Burroughs, which tells the story of the outstanding American ornithologist and artist of the 19th century. The book describes in detail the life of Audubon, his nature studies and the creation of the famous atlas "Birds of America", which became a true masterpiece of still life. The author traces the evolution of Audubon's thinking, his interaction with nature, and efforts to preserve wildlife. Readers will have the opportunity through the prism of this book to deepen their knowledge about the life and work of an outstanding naturalist.