""Sketch of the Life of Alexander Wilson"" is a biographical work written by George Ord in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Alexander Wilson, a Scottish-American ornithologist, poet, and illustrator, who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of American ornithology. The book covers Wilson's early life in Scotland, his immigration to America, and his subsequent career as a teacher, poet, and naturalist...