John Muir - Libros y biografía

John Muir relates the story of his 1881 voyage aboard the steamer Thomas Corwin, which set sail from San Francisco for arctic waters off the coast of Alaska in search of a ship tragically lost two years...

In this moving memoir of an unusual childhood, John Muir recalls his younger days in East Lothian with a startling clarity, depicting a wild boy whose quiet individuality and determination were already...

'Many a beautiful plant cultivated to deformity, and arranged in strict geometrical beds, the whole pretty affair a laborious failure side by side with divine beauty.'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf...

The Story of my Boyhood and Youth is the affecting memoir of the now internationally renowned John Muir, a Scottish-American boy subject to a most unusual upbringing, his transition into adulthood, and...

The name of John Muir has come to stand for the protection of wild land and wilderness in both America and Britain. Born in Dunbar in the east of Scotland in 1838, Muir is famed as the father of American...

In the great Central Valley of California there are only two seasons: spring and summer. The spring begins with the first rainstorm, which usually falls in November. In a few months the wonderful flowery...

The Yosemite by John Muir. Illustrated Edition.    John Muir (1838–1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.     John...

John Muir's California Collection (Illustrated) is a captivating compilation of the author's writings that showcase the natural beauty and wonder of the California landscape. Muir's descriptive prose...

In 'THE YOSEMITE COLLECTION of John Muir (Illustrated)', readers are transported into the awe-inspiring world of the Yosemite Valley through John Muir's vivid and descriptive writings. Muir's lyrical...

In John Muir's 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (With Original Drawings & Photographs)', readers delve into Muir's personal account of his enchanting journey from Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico in...

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs offers readers a captivating insight into the awe-inspiring adventures of the renowned naturalist and conservationist. Through vivid descriptions and poetic prose,...

John Muir's book 'My First Summer in the Sierra' is a captivating account of his experience in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1869. Muir's vivid descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife, along with...

In John Muir's 'The Mountains of California', readers are transported to the rugged and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Sierra Nevada. Muir's vivid descriptions and lyrical prose bring to life the beauty...

John Muir's 'John Muir Ultimate Collection (Illustrated)' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned naturalist's works, featuring his captivating essays, observations, and sketches of the American...

John Muir's 'Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters' is a collection of the author's powerful writings that profoundly influenced the American conservation movement. Muir's lyrical...

In John Muir's book 'My First Summer in the Sierra (Illustrated Edition),' readers are taken on a literary journey through the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Muir's poetic and...

In 'The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)', John Muir beautifully captures the essence of the Sierra Nevada mountains through vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations. Muir's lyrical...

John Muir's 'Steep Trails' is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and wonder of the American wilderness. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, Muir's prose captures the awe-inspiring landscapes...

In 'John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend', John Muir shares his personal journey and experiences growing up in 19th-century Scotland before immigrating to America. His...

John Muir's 'Steep Trails' is a collection of essays that vividly capture his adventures and observations in the wilderness of the American West. Muir's lyrical prose transports the reader to the rugged...

John Muir's 'The Mountains of California' (Illustrated Edition) is a captivating exploration of the majestic beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Muir's lyrical prose brings to life the rugged...

In 'My First Summer in the Sierra (Illustrated Edition),' John Muir recounts his adventures in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Published in 1911, the book beautifully describes Muir's encounters...

John Muir's California Collection is a comprehensive compilation of some of his most influential works, including My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The...

John Muir's 'Ultimate Collection' is a compilation of his most famous works, including travel memoirs, wilderness essays, environmental studies, and letters. Muir's literary style is characterized by...

John Muir's Incredible Travel Memoirs encapsulate the essence of the American wilderness through a series of captivating narratives. His literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of nature's...

John Muir's 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (With Original Drawings & Photographs)' is a captivating account of his journey through the American South in the late 19th century. Muir's vivid descriptions...

John Muir's 'My First Summer in the Sierra' is a classic work of American nature writing that follows the author's adventures in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Muir's poetic prose beautifully recounts his...

In 'The Mountains of California', John Muir beautifully captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains through vivid descriptions and stunning original drawings and photographs. Muir's...

In John Muir's Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters, readers are transported into the majesty of the natural world through Muir's eloquent prose and passionate descriptions....

"My First Summer in the Sierra" (1911) takes inspiration from Muir's journals of the months he spent between June and September 1869 as a shepherd in the Sierras. Muir went on to built a cabin along Yosemite...