Audubon to Xantus: The Lives of Those Commemorated in North American Bird Names

Barbara and Richard Mearns continue their researches into the people behind the names-a search which started with their previous book on the European eponyms. Over 100 people are commemorated in the English and Latin names of North American Birds. They make a fascinating assembly of travellers, explorers, collectors and taxonomists, as well as their wives, daughters and mentors.