Caption: Fall in Illinois, Credit: Kevin Boucher
Image by: Kevin Boucher 
Fall in Illinois 

Audubon in Illinois

From: Kevin Boucher
Length: 00:03:12

In 1811, while searching for more business opportunities, John James Audubon walked across the southern part of Illinois, fell in love instead with the natural beauty of the area. Read the full description.

100_1457_small In 1811, while searching for more business opportunities, John James Audubon walked across the southern part of Illinois, fell in love instead with the natural beauty of the area.

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