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Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809 (etching)
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Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809 (etching)
XOS1766192 Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809 (etching) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1804, the ornithologist Alexander Wilson and two companions walking in a wood near the Susquehanna River, come upon a large rattlesnake which one of them prepares to shoot. Wilson, left, stops him and they continue their tour to Niagara Falls, a journey which Wilson later commemorates in his poem The Foresters.
Illustration by Andrew Lawson (1773-1846)); American, out of copyright
Media ID 12701295
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Emigration Falls Foresters Immigrant Naturalist New England Niagara Ornithologist Pennsylvania Species Susquehanna American Ornithology
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This etching titled "Alexander Wilson and companions on the Susquehanna, 1809" takes us back to a significant moment in history. In 1804, Scottish ornithologist Alexander Wilson embarked on an expedition with two companions along the picturesque Susquehanna River. As they wandered through a wood, fate led them to encounter a formidable rattlesnake. In this scene captured by Andrew Lawson, we witness a pivotal moment as one of Wilson's companions prepares to shoot the snake. However, it is Alexander Wilson himself who intervenes, halting his companion's action. This decision would shape their journey towards Niagara Falls and leave an indelible mark on Wilson's poetic work known as "The Foresters". Wilson's remarkable poem commemorates their adventurous trek across America and showcases his deep appreciation for nature and its avian inhabitants. As both an ornithologist and poet, he became renowned for his contributions to American ornithology. This print not only captures the essence of exploration but also serves as a testament to the spirit of emigration that brought many like-minded individuals from Scotland to America during this era. It symbolizes the merging of cultures and ideas that shaped early United States history. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time – witnessing brave men walking alongside the mighty Susquehanna River while contemplating their encounters with wildlife amidst breathtaking landscapes.
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