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 Mountains of California

The Mountains of California
Author: John Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1907
Genre: California
ISBN:

Famed naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) came to Wisconsin as a boy and studied at the University of Wisconsin. He first came to California in 1868 and devoted six years to the study of the Yosemite Valley. After work in Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, he returned to California in 1880 and made the state his home. One of the heroes of America's conservation movement, Muir deserves much of the credit for making the Yosemite Valley a protected national park and for alerting Americans to the need to protect this and other natural wonders. The mountains of California (1894) is his book length tribute to the beauties of the Sierras. He recounts not only his own journeys by foot through the mountains, glaciers, forests, and valleys, but also the geological and natural history of the region, ranging from the history of glaciers, the patterns of tree growth, and the daily life of animals and insects. While Yosemite naturally receives great attention, Muir also expounds on less well known beauty spots.

A Passion for Nature

A Passion for Nature
Author: Donald Worster
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0199782245

Donald Worster's A Passion for Nature is the most complete account of the great conservationist and founder of the Sierra Club ever written. It is the first to be based on Muir's full private correspondence and to meet modern scholarly standards, yet it is also full of rich detail and personal anecdote, uncovering the complex inner life behind the legend of the solitary mountain man. It traces Muir from his boyhood in Scotland and frontier Wisconsin to his adult life in California right after the Civil War up to his death on the eve of World War I. It explores his marriage and family life, his relationship with his abusive father, his many friendships with the humble and famous (including Theodore Roosevelt and Ralph Waldo Emerson), and his role in founding the modern American conservation movement. Inspired by Muir's passion for the wilderness, Americans created a long and stunning list of national parks and wilderness areas, Yosemite most prominent among them. Yet the book also describes a Muir who was a successful fruit-grower, a talented scientist and world-traveler, a doting father and husband, and a self-made man of wealth and political influence. The winner of numerous book awards, A Passion for Nature was also named a Best Book of 2008 by Washington Post Book World. It is the first comprehensive biography of Muir to appear in six decades.

John Muir

John Muir
Author: John Muir
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Alaska
ISBN: 9780906371343

Features the eight influential books in which John Muir reflects on the beauty of America's wilderness and fights for their protection.

The Wilderness Essays

The Wilderness Essays
Author: John Muir
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1192
Release: 2023-12-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This meticulously edited John Muir collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: 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 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

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.

JOHN MUIR: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (With Original Illustrations)

JOHN MUIR: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (With Original Illustrations)
Author: John Muir
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1383
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 8075838157

This carefully edited collection of John Muir has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all device. Table of Contents: 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 the 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 Autobiographical: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend Tribute: Alaska Days with John Muir by Samuel Hall Young 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 mountains of 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.

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.

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf

A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf
Author: John Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
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.