William H. Phelps, Sr.

American ornithologist and businessman.

Born June 14th, 1875 in New York City.

Died December 8th, 1965 at 90 years old in Caracas.

Occupations
businessperson, ornithologist, zoologist

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson