John Muir : Nature Writings: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth; My First Summer in the Sierra; The Mountains of California; Stickeen; Essays (Library of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1883011248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 928 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It combines The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Stickteen, and a number of his essays along with illustrations, a chronology of his life, and scholarly notes. . At $35, this is a remarkable bargain for public and academic libraries alike.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal This volume is virtually an entire library of Muir
I suggest you read Muir's book The writings in this book provide a foundation of appreciation for all encompassing "nature". This book can be judged by title John Muir is genius, and a poet! His depth of knowledge (engineering, botany) is evident throughout, and his passion to study everything natural is unsurpassed. He was beyond todays definition of "motivated." His book . Shikantaza said Muir should be required reading, period.. I've only read "My First Summer in the Sierra," and attest to Muir's enchanting style and lucidity. He writes as an enthusiast, but gives his stories a plain-spoken clarity that can be enjoyed by all.Muir must have been quite an individual - after working as a shepherd for a few months, he talks of getting time off from his employer, "tying so. "this book is beautifully bound in every way" according to mj messing. this book is beautifully bound in every way. meticulous detail. contents very complete and interesting. i'll definitely keep it in my library.
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. 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 the late appeal "Save the Redwoods"—highlighting 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.. The Library of America's Nature Writings collects his 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)