muir, john

Presents a collection of twenty-two stories by nineteenth-century adventurer John Muir that chronicles his own daring adventures.

Collects some of the most significant writings of naturalist John Muir, in which he discusses his life in Scotland and America, his fascination with the natural world, his spiritual awakening in the Sierra mountains, and other highlights of his career.

Describes the life of the naturalist who became a founder of the Sierra Club and a proponent of the establishment of national parks in America.

A photographic chronicle of the life of John Muir, co-founder of the Sierra Club, tracing his life from his austere Scottish childhood through his embrace of the natural world, and discussing some of the experiences he had during his explorations of wild places around the world.

A brief, illustrated, look at the life and work of environmentalist John Muir, describing his early life in Scotland, his move to America, his appreciation of nature, and his work to establish Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Club.

A biography of the naturalist who was an early proponent of wilderness preservation and helped start the Sierra Club.