Wilderness Essays by John Muir (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Wilderness Essays by John Muir This series celebrates the tradition of literary naturalists-writers who embrace the natural world as the setting for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books map the intimate connections between the human and the natural world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly scarce. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Part of John Muirs appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his name: forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of Muirs finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra.This book is part of a series that celebrates the tradition of literary naturalists—writers who embrace the natural world as the setting for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books map the intimate connections between the human and the natural world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly scarce. Notes Some of Muirs finest wilderness essays, ranging from Alaska to Yellowstone, Oregon to High Sierra. Back Cover Part of John Muirs appeal to modern readers is that he not explored the American West and wrote about iys beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his name: forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of Muirs finest wilderness essays, ranging from Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra. John Muir was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States, and founder of The Sierra Club. His letters, essays, and books of his adventures in nature have been read by millions. Author Biography John Muir was an early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States and founder of The Sierra Club. Table of Contents The Discovery of Glacier Bay 1 The Alaska Trip 35 Twenty Hill Hollow 70 Snow 89 A Near View of the High Sierra 103 Among the Animals of Yosemite 134 The Yellowstone National Park 178 A Great Storm in Utah 220 Wild Wool 227The Forests of Oregon 243 Long Description Part of John Muirs appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his name: forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of Muirs finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra. This book is part of a series that celebrates the tradition of literary naturalists--writers who embrace the natural world as the setting for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books map the intimate connections between the human and the natural world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly scarce. Excerpt from Book Who was this man John Muirwhose words, written scores of years before, still had the power to move readers to try and appreciate the wonders of the world as he saw them? Details ISBN1423607120 Author John Muir Publisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc Year 2011 ISBN-10 1423607120 ISBN-13 9781423607120 Media Book Imprint Gibbs M. Smith Inc Country of Publication United States DEWEY 508.73 Birth 1838 Death 1914 Short Title WILDERNESS ESSAYS Language English Residence US Format Hardcover Place of Publication Layton, UT Publication Date 2011-02-01 UK Release Date 2011-02-01 US Release Date 2011-02-01 Edition Description Revised Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-07-31 AU Release Date 2017-07-31 Pages 288 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36415960;

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