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Book Synopsis: One of the world’s foremost writers of the mountaineering essay—his writings are finely wrought expressions of the transcendental joy he found in the mountains—John Muir also founded the Sierra Club in 1892 as a way of supporting his belief that Americans must preserve national parks throughout the country in order that future generations might be spiritually inspired. Characterized by an iron endurance and an insatiable curiosity, Muir vowed to spend his days studying God’s unwritten Bible—nature—or what he termed the “University of the Wilderness.” Muir early on learned to keep a journal in the manner of Emerson, but he is also considered one of America’s pioneer glaciologists, an interest he gained while wandering in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Whether frozen in a subzero blizzard on Mount Shasta, seemingly doomed on the unforgiving slopes of Mount Ritter, or exhilarated by the ice-shapes viewed from the summit of Mount Rainier, Muir reveled in the mountain experience. This volume contains eleven mountain essays that include both adventurous narrative, joyful exultation, and descriptions of natural features such as alpine soil beds, ancient glaciers and living glaciers, and mountain sculpture. In each, Muir maintains a careful and subtle balance between the physical aspects of ascending and the more symbolic observations of the sublimity of his surroundings. Mountains are for him a source of discovery that provide an affirmation of the human spirit.
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Are you an adventure enthusiast? Do you yearn for the breathtaking beauty and soul-stirring experience of the mountains? Look no further than "Mountaineering Essays," a captivating collection of eleven mountain essays by the legendary John Muir. Muir, renowned for his mountaineering skills and his role in founding the Sierra Club, takes you on a journey of discovery and inspiration unlike any other.
Immerse yourself in Muir's finely wrought expressions of the transcendental joy he found in the mountains. Like Emerson before him, Muir kept a journal to document his monumental experiences. In these essays, he regales you with tales of braving subzero blizzards on Mount Shasta, conquering the unforgiving slopes of Mount Ritter, and gazing in awe at the incredible ice-shapes from the summit of Mount Rainier.
But Muir's essays are more than just adventurous narratives. They are a testament to the unfathomable beauty of nature and its ability to inspire the human spirit. Delve into his descriptions of natural features such as alpine soil beds, ancient glaciers, and living glaciers. Let his words transport you to the serene tranquility of the mountains, where every peak and every ridge is a testament to the wonders of our planet.
Experience the captivating balance between the physical aspects of ascending and the symbolic observations of the sublime surroundings. Muir's essays go beyond the physical exploration of mountains; they are an ode to the majesty and divinity of nature. With every turn of the page, you'll feel a renewed sense of wonder and a stronger connection to the world around you.
Don't miss out on this remarkable collection that celebrates the beauty of our planet's most awe-inspiring landscapes. Get your copy of "Mountaineering Essays" today and embark on a journey that will leave you exhilarated and spiritually fulfilled.
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