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From "Audubon the Naturalist: A History of His Life and Time. Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Herrick, Francis Hobart
John Bachman
A Lutheran minister and amateur naturalist who becomes a close friend and scientific collaborator of Audubon.
Core Belief
"The natural world is a manifestation of God's glory, and its study is a form of worship."
Worldview
He sees the world through a lens of faith, seeking to reconcile scientific observation with religious doctrine. He is concerned with moral and ethical issues and believes in the importance of community and family.
Personality
Bachman is intelligent, kind, and deeply religious. He is more methodical and cautious than Audubon, providing a grounding influence. He is dedicated to his ministry and family, but also passionate about natural history.
In Their Own Words
"Your visit to me gave me new life, induced me to go carefully over my favorite study, and made me and my family happy."
"A month in your society would afford me greater pleasure than the highest prize in a lottery."
"I cannot, I find, feel myself at home with new birds without having the skins to refer to. My cabinet is enlarging every day."
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