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John Muir To Yosemite And Beyond

Name: John Muir To Yosemite And Beyond
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Book Synopsis: When John Muir died in 1914, the pre-eminent American naturalist, explorer, and conservationist had not yet written the second volume of his autobiography, in which he planned to cover his Yosemite years. Editors Robert Engberg and Donald Wesling have here provided a remedy.Their account begins in 1863, the year Muir left the University of Wisconsin for what he termed the “University of the Wilderness.” Following an accident in 1867 that nearly left him blind, he vowed to turn from machines and continue to study nature. That led, in 1868, to his first visit to Yosemite Valley, where he began his glacier studies. Muir spent much time exploring the Yosemite region, Tuolumne, and both the southern and northern Sierras, publishing articles, and keeping extensive journals through 1875, when he began to write for the San Francisco Bulletin and expanded his travels to areas throughout the west.Mining a rich vein of sources—Muir’s letters, journals, articles, and unpublished manuscripts, as well as selections drawn from biographical pieces written about Muir by people who met him in Yosemite in the early 1870s—Engberg and Wesling have assembled what they term a “composite autobiography,” providing brief interpretive and transitional passages throughout the book. This work is especially valuable because it documents Muir’s formative years, when he is maturing away from “conventional cultural paradigms of work and materialism toward new ways of thinking about nature and its impact on human development.” Read more

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Experience the awe-inspiring journey of John Muir in his captivating autobiography, "To Yosemite And Beyond". Relive Muir's transformative years as he immersed himself in the beauty of nature, breaking free from conventional societal norms. Immerse yourself in Muir's explorations of Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne, and the stunning Sierras as he meticulously documents his glacier studies. This remarkable book is a treasure trove of Muir's personal reflections, journals, and unpublished manuscripts, providing a unique insight into his profound connection with the wilderness.

Delve into Muir's early adventures with our anthology-style approach, meticulously crafted by renowned editors Robert Engberg and Donald Wesling. Drawing from Muir's extensive collection of letters, articles, and biographical works, "To Yosemite And Beyond" forms a comprehensive narrative that chronicles Muir's extraordinary evolution as a prominent naturalist and conservationist.

Discover the untold stories and moments of revelation that shaped Muir's thinking about nature's profound impact on human development. Lose yourself in Muir's vivid descriptions, transporting you to the Sierra Nevada and beyond, and be inspired to cherish and protect our fragile planet. Whether you are a seasoned Muir enthusiast or a newcomer to his legacy, "To Yosemite And Beyond" is a must-read, a magnificent testament to the life and legacy of a remarkable figure in American history.

Unlock the wisdom of John Muir's formative years and uncover the transformative power of raw, unspoiled wilderness. Start your own adventure today and order your copy of "To Yosemite And Beyond" here.

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