My First Summer in the Sierra Contributor(s): Muir, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1513220446 ISBN-13: 9781513220444 Publisher: Mint Editions OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Environmentalists & Naturalists - Nature | Essays - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Mountains |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5" W x 8" (0.58 lbs) 122 pages |
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Publisher Description: My First Summer in the Sierra is the incredible true story of John Muir's iconic time spent working in the California mountain range of the Sierra Nevada's. In this republished edition, read about his experience that shaped so much of environmental stewardship today. In the summer of 1869, a young John Muir joined a crew of shepherds working in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Spending countless hours working with the group, Muir also worked tirelessly to advocate for the land's protection. His efforts eventually transpired into the founding of Yosemite Valley as a national park, a landmark event in the history of United States environmentalism. A glimpse into Muir's private journals, My First Summer in the Sierra is the remarkable retelling of his time there. Full of humorous anecdotes and insightful prose, John Muir personal narrative will likely inspire you to pack up your belongings and head for the mountains. |