The Wisdom of John Muir

A compilation of more than 100 of Muir's most evocative writings drawn from his diaries, journals, essays, and books. As you read the stirring words of this iconic naturalist, you'll feel the wildness of nature calling to you, through Muir's writings, you'll experience the solace and beauty of a sugar pine forest, the adventure of one harrowing night spent on a glacier, and the wonder of the pristine Yosemite Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains before thy were tainted by human intervention.

For Muir, to be outdoors was to be home, where discovery and adventure awaited around each bend in the trail, and the creatures of the mountains, streams, and sky were his brethren. It is no wonder then that John Muir became nature's most powerful proponent, prompting President Theodore Roosevelt to create our national parks. Muir also founded the Sierra Club, an organization tat has continued to this day to be a fierce advocate for conservation.

Americans have John Muir to thank for one of our greatest treasures, our national parks. In the Wisdom of John Muir, you will get to know the man behind the legend.

Compiled by: Anne Rawthorn

Pages: 213

Format: Paperback