John Muir The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books

John Muir

Hardback (30 Sep 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

More than 1000 pages -- a collection of John Muir's most important writing

Muir is perhaps the nation's greatest conservationist
His books reveal why he devoted his life to preserving the West's greatest natural treasures

The name John Muir (1838-1914) has come to stand for the protection of wilderness both in the United States and abroad. This is a collection of his eight most influential works in a single volume. The collection represents the lifelong relationship between the landscape and an inspirational architect of the conservation movement. Arranged in the order of Muir's life are: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf, My First Summer in the Sierra, The Mountains of California, Our National Parks, The Yosemite, Travels in Alaska, and Steep Trails.

Book information

ISBN:	9780898863352
Publisher:	Mountaineers Books
Imprint:	Mountaineers Books
Pub date:	30 Sep 1992
DEWEY:	B
Language:	English
Number of pages:	1032
Weight:	1592g
Height:	239mm
Width:	158mm
Spine width:	62mm