About the Book
More than 1000 pages -- a collection of John Muirs most important writingBook Synopsis
* Muir is perhaps the nations greatest conservationist
* His books reveal why he devoted his life to preserving the Wests greatest natural treasures The name John Muir (1838-1914) has come to stand for the protection of wilderness both in the United States and abroad. This is a collection of his eight most influential works in a single volume. The collection represents the lifelong relationship between the landscape and an inspirational architect of the conservation movement. Arranged in the order of Muirs life are: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Our National Parks, The Yosemite, Travels in Alaska, and Steep Trails.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 6.21 Inches (W) x 2.44 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.51 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 1032
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Environmentalists Naturalists
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Muir
Language: English
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