The Incredible Travel Tales of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Incredible Travel Tales of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)
Author: John Muir
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1041
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 8075838165

During his numerous travels across the North America John Muir left behind a several travel books and travel reports. In September 1867, Muir undertook a walk of about 1,000 miles from Indiana to Florida, which he recounted in his book A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find. Upon coming to California Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. His hiking journeys through the mountains, valleys,forests andglaciersof Sierra are vividly described in books My First Summer in the Sierra and The Mountains of California. Muir also made four trips to Alaska and he documented these experiences in books Travels in Alaska and The Cruise of the Corwin. Steep Trails is collection of Muir's papers written during his journeysover a period of twenty-nine years collected by William Frederic Badè. Table of Contents: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf My First Summer in the Sierra The Mountains of California Travels in Alaska The Cruise of the Corwin Steep Trails John Muir (1838-1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountainsof California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization.

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Travels in Alaska, Steep Trails... (Illustrated)

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Travels in Alaska, Steep Trails... (Illustrated)
Author: John Muir
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1051
Release: 2024-01-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs encapsulate the essence of the American wilderness through a series of captivating narratives. His literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of nature's beauty, spiritual reflections, and a profound appreciation for the environment. Set within the expansive landscapes of California, Alaska, and beyond, Muir's writings serve as a testament to his unwavering passion for conservation and the preservation of natural wonders. Each memoir transports the reader to a different corner of the earth, offering a unique perspective on the diverse ecosystems explored. Muir's ability to connect with nature on a spiritual level elevates his writings to a form of ecological poetry, inspiring readers to reevaluate their relationship with the natural world. John Muir's deep reverence for the environment was born out of a life devoted to exploration and observation. As a seasoned naturalist, his firsthand experiences in the wilderness provided the foundation for his literary works. Through his commitment to environmental advocacy, Muir paved the way for the conservation movement in America, establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the field. His dedication to protecting wild spaces continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. For readers seeking an immersive journey into the heart of nature, John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs is a must-read. Whether you are a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or an armchair traveler, Muir's captivating narratives offer a profound insight into the beauty and majesty of the natural world. From the rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the icy landscapes of Alaska, Muir's writings will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the wonders of our planet.

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)
Author: John Muir
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 2263
Release: 2019-04-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 8027304423

This meticulously edited book brings you the complete works of an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist and advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America, known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks". This exceptional collection is comprised of Muir's travel memoirs, wilderness essays, environmental studies and personal letters. Contents: Books Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks My First Summer in the Sierra The Yosemite Travels in Alaska Stickeen: The Story of a Dog The Cruise of the Corwin A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf Steep Trails Studies in Sierra Articles and Speeches The National Parks and Forest Reservations Save the Redwoods Snow-storm on Mount Shasta Features of the Proposed Yosemite National Park A Rival of the Yosemite The Treasures of the Yosemite Yosemite Glaciers Yosemite in Winter Yosemite in Spring Edward Henry Harriman Edward Taylor Parsons The Hetch Hetchy Valley The Grand Cañon of the Colorado Autobiography The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend Tribute Alaska Days With John Muir by Samuel Hall Young

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs
Author: John Muir
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1049
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

This carefully crafted ebook: "John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Travels in Alaska, Steep Trails... (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. During his numerous travels across the North America John Muir left behind a several travel books and travel reports. In September 1867, Muir undertook a walk of about 1,000 miles from Indiana to Florida, which he recounted in his book A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find. Upon coming to California Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. His hiking journeys through the mountains, valleys,forests andglaciersof Sierra are vividly described in books My First Summer in the Sierra and The Mountains of California. Muir also made four trips to Alaska and he documented these experiences in books Travels in Alaska and The Cruise of the Corwin. Steep Trails is collection of Muir's papers written during his journeysover a period of twenty-nine years collected by William Frederic Badè. Table of Contents: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf My First Summer in the Sierra The Mountains of California Travels in Alaska The Cruise of the Corwin Steep Trails John Muir (1838-1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountainsof California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization.

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf
Author: John Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1916
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

/MUIR JOHN Originally published in 1916, this book is largely comprised of lightly edited diary entries Muir made during his memorable 1867 trek from Kentucky to Florida. Mixing deft observations of the human condition with lyrical responses to the beauties of the natural world, Muir creates his own stirring "song of the Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Collected works of John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Stickeen and others. Illustrated

The Collected works of John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Stickeen and others. Illustrated
Author: John Muir
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

John Muir was one of the creators of the United States national park system and protected nature reserves. His love of nature and activism preserved the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park, and other wilderness areas for generations. He wrote prolifically on man’s duty to care for the environment. His works continue to inspire ordinary people as well as presidents and politicians to love nature and to strive to protect it. Our National Parks, Stickeen, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Yosemite, Travels in Alaska, A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, The Mountains of California, Steep Trails. The Grand Cañon of the Colorado, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth.

My First Summer in the Sierra

My First Summer in the Sierra
Author: John Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1911
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, had not yet become a famed conservationist when he first trekked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, not long after the Civil War. He was so captivated by what he saw that he decided to devote his life to the glorification and preservation of this magnificent wilderness. "My First Summer in the Sierra," whose heart is the diary Muir kept while tending sheep in Yosemite country, enticed thousands of Americans to visit this magical place, and resounds with Muir's regard for the "divine, enduring, unwasteable wealth" of the natural world. A classic of environmental literature, "My First Summer in the Sierra" continues to inspire readers to seek out such places for themselves and make them their own.

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf
Author: John Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991
Genre: Naturalists
ISBN: 9780871565877

In 1867, John Muir, age twenty-eight, was blinded in an industrial accident. He lay in bed for two weeks wondering if he would ever see again. When his sight miraculously returned, Muir resolved to devote all his time to the great passion of his life -- studying plants. He quit his job in an Indiana manufacturing plant, said good-bye to his family, and set out alone to walk to the Gulf of Mexico, sketching tropical plants along the way. He kept a journal of this thousand-mile walk and near the end of his life, now famous as a conservation warrior and literary celebrity, sent a typescript of it to his publisher. The result is a wonderful portrait of a young man in search of himself and a particularly vivid portrait of the post-war American South. Here is the young Muir talking with freed slaves and former Confederate soldiers, pondering the uses of electricity, exploring Mammoth Cave, sleeping in a Savannah cemetery, delirious with malarial fever in the home of strangers at Cedar Key, traveling to Havana, Cuba, and sailing to San Francisco Bay. Once in California, Muir promptly set out for Yosemite Valley -- 200 miles away. There Muir found his destiny -- and a mountain range to test his apparently inexhaustible capacity for walking. A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf bridges two Muir classics: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth and My First Summer in the Sierra.

The Complete Works

The Complete Works
Author: John Muir
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 2263
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

This exceptional collection is comprised ofJohn Muir's travel memoirs, wilderness essays, environmental studies and personal letters. Contents: Books Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks My First Summer in the Sierra The Yosemite Travels in Alaska Stickeen: The Story of a Dog The Cruise of the Corwin A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf Steep Trails Studies in Sierra Articles and Speeches The National Parks and Forest Reservations Save the Redwoods Snow-storm on Mount Shasta Features of the Proposed Yosemite National Park A Rival of the Yosemite The Treasures of the Yosemite Yosemite Glaciers Yosemite in Winter Yosemite in Spring Edward Henry Harriman Edward Taylor Parsons The Hetch Hetchy Valley The Grand Cañon of the Colorado Autobiography The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend Tribute Alaska Days With John Muir by Samuel Hall Young

John Muir: Nature Writings (LOA #92)

John Muir: Nature Writings (LOA #92)
Author: John Muir
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997-04-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1883011248

Known as the "Father of the National Parks," John Muir wrote about the American West with unmatched passion and eloquence—as seen in this stunning, one-volume collection In a lifetime of exploration, writing, and passionate political activism, John Muir became America's most eloquent spokesman for the mystery and majesty of the wilderness. A crucial figure in the creation of our national parks system and a far-seeing prophet of environmental awareness who founded the Sierra Club in 1892, he was also a master of natural description who evoked with unique power and intimacy the untrammeled landscapes of the American West. Nature Writings collects Muir's most significant and best-loved works in a single volume, including: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth (1913), My First Summer in the Sierra (1911), The Mountains of California (1894) and Stickeen (1909). Rounding out the volume is a rich selection of essays—including "Yosemite Glaciers," "God's First Temples," "Snow-Storm on Mount Shasta," "The American Forests," and "Save the Redwoods"—that highlight various aspects of his career: his exploration of the Grand Canyon and of what became Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks, his successful crusades to preserve the wilderness, his early walking tour to Florida, and the Alaska journey of 1879. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.