The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs) (eBook)

Exploring the Sierra Nevada: A Naturalist's Journey through California's Wilderness

John Muir (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
180 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780555-7 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Mountains of California', John Muir beautifully captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains through vivid descriptions and stunning original drawings and photographs. Muir's writing style is both poetic and informative, transporting readers to the pristine landscapes he explores in the book. As a founding figure of the modern conservation movement, Muir's work reflects his deep love and admiration for the natural world, making this book a seminal piece of American nature writing. Throughout the book, Muir details his observations of the flora, fauna, and geological features of the mountains, providing valuable insights into the ecological importance of the region. His reverence for the wilderness shines through every page, inspiring readers to appreciate and protect the environment. 'The Mountains of California' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the profound impact of nature on the human spirit.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: American Literature • a walk in the woods • California literature • Environmental Literature • Grand Canyon Thunder • Henry David Thoreau • Into the wild • Jack London • john burroughs • John Muir • Landscape Writing • naturalist writing • nature essays • Nature writing • on the road • Sierra Nevada • The Amateur Emigrant • The Silverado Squatters • The Treasure of the Sierra Madre • wilderness exploration