John Gould (1804-1881), Stercorarius parasiticus [Arctic Skua] Frame:Black New Orleans was established in

New Orleans was established in 1718

Mississippi Kite (Plate 17)

behind the English Cutter

is an especially interesting feature reflecting contemporary exploration

but altogether in excellent shape

John Gould (1804-1881), Stercorarius parasiticus [Arctic Skua] Frame:Black New Orleans was established inJohn Gould (1804 1881) Stercorarius parasiticus [Arctic Skua] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the