My First Summer In The Sierra (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548986554)

My First Summer In The Sierra is a book written by John Muir in 1917. The book is a memoir of Muir's first summer in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California in 1869. Muir was a naturalist, writer, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas. In this book, he describes his experiences exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains, including his encounters with wildlife, his observations of the landscape, and his reflections on the beauty and majesty of the natural world. Muir's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of nature and his passion for the environment. My First Summer In The Sierra is a classic work of nature writing and a testament to Muir's enduring legacy as an environmentalist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Muir
ISBN-10: 054898655X
ISBN-13: 9780548986554
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d