The Mountains of California by Muir, John

The Mountains of California (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486819204)

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The Mountains of California by Muir, John

The Mountains of California

$16.95
The Mountains of California by Muir, John

The Mountains of California

$16.95
Format: Paperback
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A great hero of America's conservation movement, John Muir (1838-1914) was active in establishing the Yosemite Valley as a protected national park and in awakening interest in the importance of safeguarding natural resources. In this tribute to the grandeur of the Sierras, Muir recounts his journeys by foot through the Yosemite Valley, Mount Whitney, the famed sequoia forests, King's Canyon, and other wilderness areas.
With a natural historian's keen eye for flora, geography, and geology, Muir describes glaciers, lakes, trees, and the daily lives of the region's inhabitants. His lyrical narrative, imbued with the deepest understanding and respect for nature, examines the ways in which natural forces shape the landscape and the effects of the changing seasons. The zesty travelogue is accompanied by splendid illustrations of maps, plants, and animals. Originally published in 1894, The Mountains of California continues to delight and inform readers.

Author: John Muir
ISBN-10: 0486819205
ISBN-13: 9780486819204
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 12/13/2017
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.00d
By John Muir
By John Muir
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John Muir (1838-1914) ranks among America's most important and influential naturalists and nature writers. Devoted to the preservation of wilderness areas, Muir founded the Sierra Club and was active in the establishment of Yosemite National Park.

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