Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850being the MS. Record of a Trip from New York to Texas, and an Overland Journey Through Mexico and Arizona to the Gold-Fields of California

Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850 is a historical travel account by John Woodhouse Audubon, first published in 1906. The journal chronicles Audubon's journey from New York to Texas and through Mexico and Arizona to the California gold fields during the Gold Rush. It combines personal reflections and naturalist observations, providing insight into the challenges of overland travel and the social conditions of the time. This work is notable for its detailed descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and experiences encountered during a pivotal period in American expansion.