John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 although it retained the connection

although it retained the connection between North America and Asia that was seen in the Contarini-Rosselli map of 1506 and Ruysch of 1507

In contrast to other artist-explorers of the 19th century

now the site of the Nation's Capital

went with this expedition and surveyed the lower part of the River

Sauthier's maps were also significantly more accurate than the maps of their predecessors

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 although it retained the connectionPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Plate XCIII Black Footed Ferret From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27