Synopsis This classic of nature writing chronicles John Muir's first contact with the Sierra Nevada, in June 1869. Hired as a shepherd, Muir became fascinated by the terrain of foliage, wildlife, rivers, and streams. Forty years later, he made his notes into this book about the place he loved most. Illustrated with Muir's drawings.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1979-10-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 336 pages | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A summer journal by the founder of the Sierra Club reveals the multifaceted complexion of Yosemite as viewed by a pioneer naturalist in 1869
Industry Reviews "The most celebrated book by the grand architect of the 20th-century conservation movement."
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