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John Muir: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (Illustrated Edition) : Picturesque California, The Treasures of the Yosemite, Our National Parks…

In "John Muir: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (Illustrated Edition)," the reader is invited into the rich tapestry of Muir's profound connection with nature. This collection features a meticulously curated selection of essays and letters that not only articulate the beauty of the American wilderness but also advocate for environmental conservation during a period that experienced rapid industrialization. Muir's lyrical prose, woven with detailed observations and personal anecdotes, reflects both a Romantic literary ethos and a burgeoning ecological consciousness, providing timeless insights into the natural world and humanity's relationship with it. John Muir, revered as the "Father of the National Parks," was born in 1838 in Scotland and later emigrated to the United States. His formative years on a Wisconsin farm, coupled with his extensive travels through the Sierra Nevada and other natural landscapes, deeply influenced his environmental philosophy. Muir's experiences as a naturalist, scientist, and passionate advocate for the preservation of untouched wilderness led him to write works that would inspire future generations of conservationists and activists. This illustrated edition serves as an essential resource for anyone drawn to nature writing, environmental studies, or American history. Muir's evocative eloquence and insightful observations make this collection a must-read for those seeking inspiration in both the beauty and fragility of our planet. Dive into these essays to discover the soul of a man whose love for the wild still resonates in today's environmental discourse.


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  1. My First Summer in the Sierra (With Original Drawings & Photographs) : Adventure Memoirs, Travel Sketches & Wilderness Studies

    John Muir

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  2. JOHN MUIR'S CALIFORNIA COLLECTION: My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The Yosemite & Our National Parks (Illustrated)

    John Muir

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  3. The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs) : Exploring the Sierra Nevada: A Naturalist's Journey through California's Wilderness

    John Muir

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  4. John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Travels in Alaska, Steep Trails… (Illustrated)

    John Muir

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  5. JOHN MUIR Ultimate Collection: Travel Memoirs, Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies & Letters (Illustrated) : Nature's Advocate: Wilderness Essays & Environmental Studies

    John Muir

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  6. THE ALASKA ACCOUNT of John Muir: Travels in Alaska, The Cruise of the Corwin, Stickeen & Alaska Days with John Muir (Illustrated) : Exploring Alaskan Wilderness: Muir & Young Journeys

    John Muir, S. Hall Young

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  7. John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend : Journey of Wilderness: An Environmentalist's Reflections

    John Muir

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  8. A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (With Original Drawings & Photographs) : Adventure Memoirs, Travel Sketches & Wilderness Studies

    John Muir

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  9. The Complete Works of John Muir : Exploring Nature's Beauty: Essays of Conservation and Wilderness by a Scottish-American Environmentalist

    John Muir

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  10. A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (Illustrated Edition)

    John Muir

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  11. The Wilderness Essays

    John Muir

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