3 Famous Artist-Naturalists of the Colonial Period : John Abbot, Insects; William Bartram, Flowers; Mark Catesby, Birds: A Coloring Book for All Ages

The coloring book is intended to create interest in and call attention to the artistic and accurate nature drawings of John Abbott, William Bartram, and Mark Catesby, whose contributions to the fields of art and natural history are notable. At different times during the Colonial Period all traveled through the southeastern United States exploring the regions, describing and illustrating a great variety of animal and plant life. In this coloring book each naturalist is represented by two examples of his art work; John Abbott: insects; William Bartram: flowers; and Mark Catesby: birds. A blank sheet follows each section inviting the reader to make his own drawings.Smith, Susan Carlton is the author of '3 Famous Artist-Naturalists of the Colonial Period : John Abbot, Insects; William Bartram, Flowers; Mark Catesby, Birds: A Coloring Book for All Ages', published 2002 under ISBN 9780971858701 and ISBN 0971858705.