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Rex Brasher is best known for his having painted in watercolor a complete set of all the extant American birds during his lifetime. This is a collection of his writing that serves as a kind of memoir. These are set on his 150-acre farm purchased in 1911 and never developed in his lifetime beyond a simple house and an outbuilding or two. - Summary by KevinS

Rex Brasher, renowned for his stunning watercolor paintings of all extant American birds, invites you into his world through a captivating collection of writings that serve as a personal memoir. Set against the backdrop of his serene 150-acre farm, purchased in 1911, this work reflects his simple yet profound life, marked by the beauty of nature and the art he cherished. - Summary by KevinS