The Mountains of California - An enthusiastic nature diary from the founder of national parks (Paperback, New edition)

'How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! To behold this alone is worth the pains of any excursion a thousand times over.' John Muir is known internationally for his dedication to protecting the environment and for founding The Sierra Club in 1892. His first book, as Muir authority Terry Gifford writes in the foreword, 'became the bible of the fledgling Sierra Club, which is now a major national environmental activists' organisation with branches in every corner of America'. The Mountains of California not only details Muir's visits to the magnificent mountains along the Sierra Nevada Range, which he affectionately calls 'The Range of Light', but also the stunning glaciers, forests and landscapes that he encounters: 'Climbing higher, I saw for the first time the gradual dwarfing of the pines in compliance with climate ... patches of the dwarf vaccinium with its round flowers sprinkled in the grass like purple hail; while in every direction the landscape stretched sublimely away in fresh wildness: a manuscript written by the hand of nature alone.' Throughout the book, Muir's philosophy of nature's ability to soothe and amaze is evident. He heart-warmingly discusses at length how his encounters with animals, such as the Douglas squirrel, cheered him so. This is a truly beautiful read; Muir's writing, embedded with emotion, wit, and at times, humour, will never fail to speak to his reader. The enthusiasm contained within these pages is infectious, and as well as making a powerful read, Muir will inspire you, too, to 'come and see' the innumerable delights that nature can offer: 'The best words only hint at [California's] charms. Come to the mountains and see.'

General

Imprint:	Vertebrate Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	John Muir: The Eight Wilderness-Discovery Books, 4
Release date:	October 2018
Authors:	John Muir
Foreword by:	Terry Gifford
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	160
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-911342-10-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist thought & ideology Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Essays, journals, letters & other prose works > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > Conservation of wildlife & habitats > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-911342-10-X
Barcode:	9781911342106

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