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: | 1997-02-01 | | Series: | Penguin Nature Classics Series | | Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | | Height: | 7.8 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 8.0 oz |
Publisher's Note The famous conservationist's lyrical, exuberant observations of the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sierra Nevada. Introduction by Gretel Ehrlich. Penguin Nature Library.
Industry Reviews "The most celebrated book by the grand architect of the 20th-century conservation movement."
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