Birdman’s Wife
Birdman’s Wife by Melissa Ashley, published by Affirm Press on January 29, 2019, is a 400-page exploration of the life of artist Elizabeth Gould. This edition presents a narrative that highlights her contributions to the field of ornithology, capturing the beauty of birds that had never been seen before. Despite her significant artistic achievements, Elizabeth’s legacy has often been overshadowed by her husband, John Gould, a prominent figure in the scientific community. The book aims to illuminate her story, showcasing her as a passionate and adventurous spirit who navigated the challenges of her time.
Readers will find a rich depiction of Elizabeth Gould’s life during England’s golden age of discovery, as she balanced her roles as an artist, wife, and mother. The narrative delves into her determination to break societal conventions, including her groundbreaking expedition to illustrate Australia’s unique birdlife. Through this portrayal, Birdman’s Wife offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of a woman who played a crucial role in the scientific advancements of her era, ultimately giving voice to a figure who was much more than just the woman behind the man.
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A woman overshadowed by history steps back into the light . . .
Artist Elizabeth Gould spent her life capturing the sublime beauty of birds the world had never seen before, but her legacy was eclipsed by the fame of her husband, John Gould. Now, The Birdman’s Wife at last gives voice to a passionate and adventurous spirit, who was so much more than the woman behind the man.
In England’s golden age of discovery, as John Gould and his peers fuelled popular imagination with their scientific findings, Elizabeth deftly navigated a world that few women were permitted to enter. Juggling an artistic life with her roles as wife, lover, helpmate and mother, she breathed wondrous life into hundreds of exotic new species. A woman ahead of her time, she continually defied convention, eventually embarking on a trailblazing expedition to collect and illustrate Australia’s ‘curious’ birdlife.
THE BIRDMAN’S WIFE is a multi-award winning novel, and an indelible portrait of an incredible woman.
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