Download or read book JOHN MUIR S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION Illustrated written by John Muir and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "JOHN MUIR'S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The Yosemite & Our National Parks (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. When the well-known naturalist and environmentalist, John Muir finally settled in San Francisco, he immediately left for a week-long visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He lived in the cabin for two years and wrote about this period in his book First Summer in the Sierra. Muir wrote few more books about his days in California and also a few about California's nature and wild life including The Mountains of California, Our National Parks, The Yosemite and Picturesque California. Table of Contents: My First Summer in the Sierra Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks The Yosemite 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.
Download or read book JOHN MUIR S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION My First Summer in the Sierra Picturesque California The Mountains of California The Yosemite Our National Parks Illustrated written by John Muir and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Muir's California Collection is a comprehensive compilation of some of his most influential works, including My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The Yosemite & Our National Parks. Muir's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the natural world, his deep connection to the wilderness, and his advocacy for environmental conservation. These texts provide readers with a unique and profound insight into the beauty of California's landscapes and the importance of preserving them. Muir's poetic prose and detailed observations set these works apart as essential reading for anyone interested in the natural world and the history of conservation efforts in the United States. Muir's passion for nature and the outdoors is evident in every word he writes, making his works both informative and inspirational. John Muir's California Collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the environmental movement and the stunning landscapes of California.
Download or read book The Wilderness of California Illustrated Edition written by John Muir and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When John Muir moved to San Francisco, he immediately left for a week-long visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He lived in the cabin for two years and wrote about this period in his book First Summer in the Sierra. Muir wrote few more books about his days in California and also a few about California's nature and wild life including The Mountains of California, Our National Parks, The Yosemite and Picturesque California.
Download or read book JOHN MUIR S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION My First Summer in the Sierra Picturesque California The Mountains of California The Yosemite Our National Parks Illustrated written by John Muir and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2015-11-28 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "JOHN MUIR'S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The Yosemite & Our National Parks (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. When the well-known naturalist and environmentalist, John Muir finally settled in San Francisco, he immediately left for a week-long visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He lived in the cabin for two years and wrote about this period in his book First Summer in the Sierra. Muir wrote few more books about his days in California and also a few about California's nature and wild life including The Mountains of California, Our National Parks, The Yosemite and Picturesque California. Table of Contents: My First Summer in the Sierra Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks The Yosemite 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.
Download or read book My First Summer in the Sierra written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Works of John Muir Illustrated Edition written by John Muir and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 2263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book John Muir Wilderness Essays Environmental Studies Memoirs Letters Illustrated Edition written by John Muir and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-31 with total page 1387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book John Muir The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend written by John Muir and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend', John Muir shares his personal journey and experiences growing up in 19th-century Scotland before immigrating to America. His writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of nature and a deep appreciation for the wilderness, reflecting the Romantic movement of his time. The book not only chronicles Muir's adventurous youth but also includes letters written to a friend that offer insights into his thoughts on nature preservation and conservation. Muir's reverence for the natural world shines through in his eloquent prose, making this work a classic in environmental literature. As a founding figure of the conservation movement, Muir's writings continue to inspire readers to appreciate and protect the natural world. 'John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend' is a must-read for anyone interested in environmentalism, nature writing, and the life of this influential figure.
Download or read book The Writings of John Muir Our national parks written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My First Summer in the Sierra written by John Muir and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1911, My First Summer in the Sierra incorporates the lyrical accounts and sketches he produced during his four-month stay in the Yosemite River Valley and the High Sierra. His record tracks that memorable experience, describing in picturesque terms the majestic vistas, flora and fauna, and other breathtaking natural wonders of the area. In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country. John Muir (1838-1914) also known as "John of the Mountains," was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. The edition contains de complete illustrations published in black-white from the original.
Download or read book My First Summer in the Sierra written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Summer in the Sierra is a reissue of John Muir's 1911 book with new illustrations and paintings by Cole Sternberg.
Download or read book The Mountains of California written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Our National Parks written by John Muir and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1901, “Our National Parks” is a fantastic guide to the wild mountain forest reservations and national parks of the United States, exploring their beauty and usefulness in an attempt to encourage contemporary readers to go out and enjoy the natural wonders of North America. John Muir (1838–1914) was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, author, and glaciologist who famously fought to preserve wilderness in the United States of America. Muir's work describing his adventures in nature have been read by millions the world over and his activism has helped to conserve such important places of natural beauty as the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park in America. Contents include: “The Wild Parks and Forest Reservations of the West”, “The Yellowstone National Park”, “The Yosemite National Park”, “The Forests of the Yosemite Park”, “The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park”, “Among the Animals of the Yosemite”, “Among the Birds of the Yosemite”, “The Fountains and Streams of the Yosemite National Park”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “My First Summer in the Sierra” (1911), “Steep Trails” (1918), and “The Story of My Boyhood and Youth” (1913). A Thousand Fields is republishing this classic book now complete with a biographical sketch of the author.
Download or read book My First Summer in the Sierra Illustrated Edition written by John Muir and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In John Muir's book 'My First Summer in the Sierra (Illustrated Edition),' readers are taken on a literary journey through the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Muir's poetic and vivid descriptions bring the natural beauty of the Sierra to life, allowing readers to experience the wilderness alongside him. The book is a blend of personal narrative, scientific observation, and philosophical reflection, making it a unique and engaging read for those interested in nature writing. Muir's writing style is both informative and inspirational, urging readers to appreciate and protect the natural world around them. 'My First Summer in the Sierra' is a quintessential example of the American nature writing tradition, showcasing Muir's deep connection to the environment and his passion for conservation. His detailed observations of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Sierra Nevada offer valuable insights into the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys lyrical and thought-provoking nature writing, as well as to those interested in the life and work of John Muir.
Download or read book 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 written by John Muir and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2015-11-28 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book My First Summer in the Sierra Illustrated Edition written by John Muir and published by Madison & Adams Press. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Summer in the Sierra describes two years period of Muir's life during which he lived in a cabin in Californian mountains. When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake.
Download or read book JOHN MUIR Ultimate Collection Illustrated written by John Muir and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 1386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "JOHN MUIR Ultimate Collection: Travel Memoirs, Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies & Letters (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. 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.
