Life and Letters of Alexander Wilson

"This is a splendid book…To have such a succinct account of Wilson’s life in the same volume as his letters, brings alive the personality of the man. The letters are gripping, full of vivid descriptions and memorable phrases."—F.G.T. Holliday, The Scottish Review

"A most remarkable book."—The Scot

"A better monument than any gravestone."—Eric Wishart, Paisley Daily Express

"Clark Hunter has honored Alexander Wilson…It is no wonder the book has been entered for a number of literary awards in the United States."—Norman Buchan, Glasgow Herald

"Anyone interested in Wilson or the history of American ornithology will find this work a must."—Alan Feduccia, North Carolina Historical Review

"This fascinating, elegant volume is a testimony of fine historical research by a dedicated author-editor."—Ian Durance Pennie, Scottish Birds

"Wilson’s eager personality, his appetite for work in his chosen path, his ability to rough it, his honest endeavor—they all shine through."—Colin Gibson, The Scots Magazine

"This book gives us a glimpse into one more facet of early American natural history of which we can…be truly proud"—M.T. Steiber, Archives of Natural History

"A collector’s item for the historian, ornithologist, and bibliophile alike."—Dan Tallman, South Dakota Ornithologists’ Union