Steep Trails (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161454284)

Steep Trails is a collection of essays written by John Muir, a renowned naturalist and conservationist. The book comprises ten essays, each describing a different hiking or camping trip that Muir took in the late 1800s. The essays are based on Muir's personal experiences and observations of the natural world, and they offer vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna that he encountered on his journeys.The essays in Steep Trails cover a range of locations, from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Alaskan wilderness. Muir describes his encounters with bears, wolves, and other wildlife, and he reflects on the beauty and majesty of the natural world. He also discusses the impact of human activity on the environment, and he advocates for the preservation of wilderness areas.Steep Trails is considered a classic of American nature writing, and it has influenced generations of environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts. Muir's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his love for the natural world shines through on every page. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of nature.Lilies are rare in Utah; so also are their companions the ferns and orchids, chiefly on account of the fiery saltness of the soil and climate. You may walk the deserts of the Great Basin in the bloom time of the year, all the way across from the snowy Sierra to the snowy Wahsatch, and your eyes will be filled with many a gay malva, and poppy, and abronia, and cactus.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: 1161454284
ISBN-13: 9781161454284
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d