Wise About Texas

Wise About Texas


Ep. 22: Birds, Skulls and Secret Agents: John James Audubon Visits Texas, 1837

August 14, 2016

In 1837, John James Audubon needed a trip to Texas to complete his legendary Bird of America.  He came to Galveston and collected many wonderful specimens.  But the story is about a lot more than birds.  We have rattlesnakes, sawfish, secret agents, soldier skulls and Sam Houston.  Hear about Audubon's visit in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.