John muir 1838 1914 john muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. Audio books and spoken word up to table of contents. An outstanding collection of music about or evocative of john muir, together with quotations from john muir read by a variety of muir scholars and experts. Muir describes the botanicals of the landscape, his enthusiasm infectious. Yosemite first edition john muir bauman rare books. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. I have divided the books chapters into short 15minute sections, with the exception of three 3040 minute readings. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. John muir writings the yosemite, by john muir 1912 vii the big trees back to chapter 6 forward to chapter 8 between the heavy pine and silver fir zones towers the big tree sequoia gigantea, the king of all the conifers in the world, the noblest of the noble race. Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, text corrected by andrew sly, adpated to the john muir exhibit by harvey chinn and harold wood. M4b audio book 192mb download cover art download cd case insert. This audio program, based on muirs the yosemite,was created in cooperation with the sierra club on the occasion of the yosemite centennial.
John muir 18381914 was a scottishborn american naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the united states. John muir was born in dunbar, scotland, on april 21, 1838, to a large family. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Buy a cheap copy of the yosemite book by john muir. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, and wildlife, especially in the sierra nevada mountains of california, were read by millions and are still popular today.
Aug 10, 2016 john muir s adventure guide for the yosemite valley. One of the heroes of americas conservation movement, muir deserves much of the credit. Browse john muirs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The yosemite is among the finest examples of john muir nature writings. The yosemite by john muir 1912 the writings of john. Tony perrottet on john muirs yosemite wild at heart leading me through the forest was bonnie gisel, curator of the sierra clubs leconte memorial. The journal of naturelover john muir who spent the summer of 1869 walking californias sierra nevada range. Books by john muir author of my first summer in the sierra.
Muir was a naturalist, so he was highly invested in describing the landscape, flora, and fauna of. People who liked the yosemite also liked these free titles. John muir, famous for his naturalist essays and books, was over 70 years old when he wrote the yosemite as a reflection on the beauty of the national park. Compact disk produced by jill harcke and dan mcilhenny. John muir, charter member of the sierra club, has emerged as perhaps the greatest prophet of an era which finds itself suddenly aware of the urgent need to care for our planet. The stars shone down on them, and the surrounding pine trees whistled in the night breeze. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In the spring of 1869, john muir was looking for means of support to fund his explorations of californias central valley region. John muir was the first modern preservationist and founder of the sierra club. Natures peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees. The big trees, chapter 7 of the book the yosemite by john muir, 1912. Reading the yosemite was my first experience reading john muirs prose. His treatment of the region south of yosemite was, instead, confined to journal entries, letters and articles written for periodicals.
Who is john muir john muir john muir trail yosemite. The yosemite and millions of other books are available for instant access. This audiobook equips travelers with everything they need to make the most of their time in the park. In 1849, when john was 11 years old, the muirs made their way towards the u. Sep 17, 20 the yosemite audiobook john muir 1838 1914 audio traveltheyosemiteaudiobook john muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valle. John muir believed that excessive grazing and logging would result in the destruction of the wilderness, so campaigned to designate the area a protected national park. With a new introduction from terry gifford, the message in the yosemite is more pertinent now than ever.
The yosemite reads more like a guide to the national park itself rather than muirs own thoughts and while there are tales of his wanderings in there, as there are in his other books, in the yosemite theyre few and far between, interspersed with a lot seriously, a lot of detail on the flora of the park, the geology, the geography and the trees. In the classic nature work, the yosemite, the great american naturalist, john muir, describes the yosemite valleys geography and the myriad types of trees, flowers, birds, and other animals that can be found there. John muir was one of the first modern preservationists. Botanical notes john muir 24 downloads the yosemite john muir 22 downloads. When john muir first glimpsed the sierra nevada 1868, he mused that the early spaniards should have called the mountains not the snowy range, but. One of the heroes of americas conservation movement, muir.
The mountains of california john muir all you can books. Muir is perhaps the nations greatest conservationist his books reveal why he devoted his life to preserving the wests greatest natural treasures the name john muir 18381914 has come to stand for the protection of wilderness both in the united states and abroad. My first summer in the sierra by john muir loyal books. My first summer in the sierra by john muir free at loyal books. John muir tribute cd, john muir memorial association, 1999. I read most of the book on a backpacking trip in yosemite, and i cherish this opportunity to read muirs descriptions of the very place i was visiting. Sep 27, 2017 on a chilly night in 1903, two men sat before a crackling campfire in the bridal veil meadow of yosemite park. Highway 2 john muir highway all roads into yosemite run through mariposa county, the heart of gold country. The yosemite audiobook john muir 1838 1914 traveltheyosemiteaudiobook john muirs adventure guide for. Dec 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. John muir has inspired yosemites travelers to see under the surface through his poetic imagery.
Project gutenberg released today august 29, 2006 john muirs classic writings on the great yosemite valley. After work in nevada, utah, and colorado, he returned to california in 1880 and made the state his home. His activism helped to preserve the yosemite valley, sequoia national park and other. He first came to california in 1868 and devoted six years to the study of the yosemite valley. Howard stableford travels to yosemite national park in california to follow in the footsteps of john muir, virtually unknown in his native. Project gutenberg released today august 29, 2006 john muir s classic writings on the great yosemite valley. Books by muir, john sorted by popularity project gutenberg. John muir 1838 1914 john muir s adventure guide for the yosemite valley. In 1869, muir traveled to california and spent a long time in the area that is now the yosemite national park. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Famed naturalist john muir 18381914 came to wisconsin as a boy and studied at the university of wisconsin. The experience forged a lifelong affinity with the site, which would result in its establishme.
His direct activism helped to save the yosemite valley and other wilderness areas. Mar 14, 2015 john muir 18381914 was born in dunbar, scotland and grew up in wisconsin, usa. Page 8 every rock in its walls seems to glow with life. The most graceful writings about the wonders of yosemite are found in the sensitive words of john muir, the great naturalist and conservationist. Audio,john muir bibliography john muir exhibit sierra club. This audio program, based on muir s the yosemite,was created in cooperation with the sierra club on the occasion of the yosemite centennial. In 1889, muir took robert underwood johnson, editor of century magazine, to tuolumne meadows so he could see how sheep were damaging the land.
John muir writings the yosemite by john muir forward to chapter 1 contents title page 1. The complete text of the book the yosemite by john muir, 1912. The yosemite is a classic natureoutdoor adventure text and a fine example of john muir nature writings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the yosemite. Acoustical liberation of books in the public domain menu. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the high sierra. Page 263 that said public park shall be under the exclusive control of the secretary of the interior, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable, to make and publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the care and management of the same. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Born in scotland, england, this worldfamous conservationist was a multi. He helped save the yosemite valley and wilderness areas in the sierra. One of these men was john muir, a famous mountaineer and naturalist. John muir published the guidebook the yosemite in 1912. This recording commemorates the 140th anniversary of that first summer. John muir, born on april 21, 1838, was one of americas first great conservation advocates.
Muir was a naturalist, so he was highly invested in describing the landscape, flora, and fauna of yosemite national park. Such regulations shall provide for the preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral. The yosemite by john muir on free audio book download. John muir 18381914 was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the united states. The yosemite audio cassette april 1, 1998 by john muir author visit amazons john muir page. The third child of eight, john grew up in a relatively strict home. Jan 01, 2011 listen to yosemite audiobook by john muir. Apr 07, 2011 the most graceful writings about the wonders of yosemite are found in the sensitive words of john muir, the great naturalist and conservationist. Yosemite by john muir abebooks shop for books, art. Tony perrottet on john muir s yosemite wild at heart leading me through the forest was bonnie gisel, curator of the sierra clubs leconte memorial lodge and the author of several books on muir. The yosemite reads more like a guide to the national park itself rather than muir s own thoughts and while there are tales of his wanderings in there, as there are in his other books, in the yosemite theyre few and far between, interspersed with a lot seriously, a lot of detail on the flora of the park, the geology, the geography and the trees.
This is a collection of his eight most influential works in a single volume. John muir 18381914, scottishborn american naturalist, was one of the most influential conservationists and nature writers in american history. For two years, scotsborn john muir lived in a small cabin along the yosemite creek, observing the valleys natural beauty and reading emerson under the stars. John muir, in his beloved sierra nevada, sparks dialogue leading to the creation of yosemite national park in 1890. On a chilly night in 1903, two men sat before a crackling campfire in the bridal veil meadow of yosemite park. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, adapted to the exhibit by harvey chinn. This is an anthology of selected writings of that legacy. John muir 18381914 anyone whos ever visited the yosemite national park will find this book a treasure trove of descriptions, information and evocations of the fabled beauty of this amazing piece of heaven on earth. Yosemite vacation planner yosemite national park leisure scribd.