Part of John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only
explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also
fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and
are evident in all the natural features that bear his name:
forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of
Muir's finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from
Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra.This book is
part of a series that celebrates the tradition of literary
naturalists--writers who embrace the natural world as the setting
for some of our most euphoric and serious experiences. These books
map the intimate connections between the human and the natural
world. Literary naturalists transcend political boundaries, social
concerns, and historical milieus; they speak for what Henry Beston
called the "other nations" of the planet. Their message acquires
more weight and urgency as wild places become increasingly
scarce.
General
Imprint: |
Gibbs M. Smith
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2011 |
First published: |
1980 |
Authors: |
John Muir
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Dimensions: |
210 x 133 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
263 |
Edition: |
Revised |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4236-0712-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Natural history, country life & pets >
General
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LSN: |
1-4236-0712-0 |
Barcode: |
9781423607120 |
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