Name: John Muir: The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books - Hardcover
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John Muir: The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books - Hardcover

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by John Muir (Author)

Discover the timeless writings that helped shape the modern conservation movement.

Complete collection of John Muir's most influential wilderness writings
Combines memoir, travel writing, and natural science
Provides historical context for the National Parks movement

John Muir (1838-1914), one of the most influential voices in environmental history, inspired generations to see wilderness not as something to conquer--but to protect. The Eight Wilderness-Discovery Books brings together his most important works in a single, accessible volume, offering readers a profound look at the natural world through Muir's eyes.

This carefully curated collection traces Muir's journey from his early life in Scotland and the American Midwest to his transformative explorations of the Sierra Nevada and beyond. His writing blends scientific observation, personal narrative, and lyrical reflection--capturing the beauty, complexity, and spiritual power of wild places.

Inside, readers will find:

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth (1913) - A vivid memoir of Muir's early life and formative experiences
A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (1916) - A record of his first great journey across America
My First Summer in the Sierra (1911) - A beloved journal featuring his famous ecological insights
The Mountains of California (1894) - A foundational work of natural science and storytelling
Our National Parks (1901) - A powerful argument for the preservation of wilderness
The Yosemite (1912) - A passionate defense of one of America's most iconic landscapes
Travels in Alaska (1915) - Observations from the rugged northern frontier (published posthumously)
Steep Trails (1918) - Essays capturing the spirit of exploration and discovery (published posthumously)

Number of Pages: 1032

Dimensions: 2.44 x 9.4 x 6.21 IN

Publication Date: September 30, 1992

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