Wilson, James Southall. Alexander Wilson, poet-naturalist: a study of his life with selected poems. $2. Neale.
7–410.
A sketch of the life of America’s first ornithologist, and poet of somewhat indifferent fame. Alexander Wilson came to America from Scotland in 1794 to be free from the turmoil of revolution. The life story includes Jefferson’s letters about birds, a study of the Scotland of Wilson’s and Burns’s time, and a careful analysis of Wilson’s character.
“The one serious mistake of the author is reflected in the title. He undertakes to rescue from oblivion not only the man and the bird fancier, but the poet.”
| + + − | N. Y. Times. 12: 63. F. 2, ’07. 630w. |
“An interesting memoir.”
| + | R. of Rs. 35: 380. Mr. ’07. 110w. |
Wilson, May (Anison North, pseud.). Carmichael. †$1.50. Doubleday.
7–12002.