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John Muir (1838-1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir traveled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing stirring portraits of the area’s wildlife, waterfalls, valleys, meadows, giant sequoias groves, lakes, mountains, and glaciers. 

Our National Parks by John Muir is a brilliant guide and introduction to Yosemite and several other magnificent parks by the man who helped to create them through his advocacy for the preservation of wilderness areas. The author provides detailed observations of the animals, birds, glaciers, streams, fountains, sights, scents, and sounds of Yosemite, Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Sequoia, and other forest reservations of the West.

In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country. First...

Discover the extraordinary legacy of John Muir (1838–1914), one of the pioneers of modern preservationism. His captivating letters, essays, and books recounting his adventures in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains have inspired millions and continue to resonate today. Muirs passionate activism played a crucial role in the preservation of Yosemite Valley and other pristine wilderness areas. As the founder of the Sierra Club, he established one of the most significant conservation organizations in the United States. His profound writings and philosophy laid the groundwork for the modern ...

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the stunning Cañon of the south fork of King’s River in California. Originally published in the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine in 1881-82, this article features a collection of beautiful charcoal illustrations that bring the majestic landscape to life. Discover the visionary ideas of John Muir, who inspired the establishment of what would become Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, officially designated by Congress on October 1, 1890. This piece not only highlights the natural beauty of the area but also reflects the early conservation ...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection with the natural world through the lens of exploration and preservation, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to delve into the profound themes of nature, adventure, and the transformative power of the wilderness. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, the series showcases a rotating collection of narratives that celebrate the beauty of our environment and the spirit of those who seek to understand it deeply. These unique explorations reflect on the experiences of wanderers, naturalists, and ...

Dive into the heartfelt and often poignant world of canine companionship with "Good Dog Book," a rotating collection that celebrates the deep bond between humans and their furry friends. This podcast features a variety of adult stories and poems that capture the joy, humor, and sometimes the heartache that comes with loving a dog. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, offering unique explorations of loyalty, adventure, and the bittersweet moments that define our relationships with these beloved pets. While some selections may include themes of violence that could be distressing to ...

Nothing is ordinary in the world of John Muir, naturalist and author known as the Father of the US National Parks. In this short work, written in the latter part of his life for Century Magazine, Muir beckons us to come with him, unrushed, to behold the wonder of the Grand Canyon. Some of the beauty every life needs awaits here. Its magnificence envelops, "carrying us back into the midst of the life of a past infinitely remote. And as we go on and on, studying this old, old life in the light of the life beating warmly about us, we enrich and lengthen our own." - Summary by Rebecca Eden Walker

This book is a collection of sketches first published in the Atlantic Monthly magazine and gathered into book form in 1901. The focus here is on 4 parks in the west. Six of the 10 articles focus on Yosemite National Park; also described are Yellowstone, Sequoia, and General Grant (renamed Kings Canyon in 1940) National Parks. - Summary by TriciaG

John Muir's adventure guide for the Yosemite Valley.

When John Muir was a student in the University of Wisconsin he was a frequent caller at the house of Dr. Ezra S. Carr. The kindness shown him there, and especially the sympathy which Mrs. Carr, as a botanist and a lover of nature, felt in the young man's interests and aims, led to the formation of a lasting friendship. He regarded Mrs. Carr, indeed, as his "spiritual mother," and his letters to her in later years are the outpourings of a sensitive spirit to one who he felt thoroughly understood and sympathized with him. These letters are therefore peculiarly revealing of their writer's ...

The Nature Writing Essentials Collection gathers fourteen works of wilderness reflection, natural history, travel, memoir, and literary observation.

The Conservation Essentials Collection brings together six classics of American nature writing, wilderness reflection, and early conservation thought. Together these works trace a line from personal communion with nature to the broader conservation ethic that helped shape modern environmental thought.

Explore the rich tapestry of belief and tradition as we delve into "Two Old Faiths: Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans." This podcast invites listeners on a journey through the historical and philosophical landscapes of Hinduism and Islam, examining their unique tenets, practices, and their interplay with Christianity. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of essays that illuminate the contrasts and commonalities between these two significant world religions. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...

"The Cruise of the Corwin is John Muir's account of a voyage he took in 1881 on the steamer Thomas Corwin, which set sail from San Francisco for arctic waters off the coast of Alaska in search of the Jeannette, a ship tragically lost two years before. The Jeannette was never found, but Muir's notes convey the excitement of exploring far and little-known horizons -- climbing frozen mountains, sketching glaciers, examining rare flora, discovering Wrangell Island off the coast of Siberia and claiming it for the United States, observing polar bears, seal, walrus, whale, and reindeer, describing ...

This article, a walking tour of the Cañon including many charcoal illustrations, was published in the Century Illlustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 43, Nov - April 1881-82. A national park on the lines proposed herein by Mr. Muir, eventually named Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park, was established by Act of Congress, dated October 1, 1890.(Summary by Michele Fry)

John Muir has left a mark on history in a way that is quite unique. There are very few people whose powerful love for nature has caused such a truly lasting impact as his. While his early childhood was largely what one would consider normal in Scotland, a life changing event while working in a factory, which nearly blinded him, caused John to totally change the direction of his life. He suddenly found great beauty in every moment, and especially nature and the outdoors.

In the book, John Muir recounts a profound experience he had while exploring the glaciers of southeastern Alaska alongside a small dog named Stickeen. Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey, vividly illustrating their harrowing adventure crossing an unstable glacier amid an unrelenting storm. Throughout the narrative, Muir's deep admiration for Stickeen's courage and tenacity in the face of danger shines through, as the dog bravely persevered across increasingly dangerous glacier formations and weather conditions despite his diminutive size.

In "Our National Parks," Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey through some of America's most stunning wilderness areas, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and the Grand Canyon. His writings not only celebrate the beauty of these landscapes but also advocate passionately for their preservation.

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