The Wild Muir: Twenty-Two of John Muir's Greatest Adventures
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Rating | : | 4.66 (546 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0939666758 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lee Stetson portrays America's foremost conservationist John Muir. Stetson has also produced three audio CDs as John Muir, in addition to collecting Muir's adventures in print.. His productions have been presented in Yosemite National Park since 1983 to more than a quarter of a million visitors
From the famous avalanche ride off the rim of Yosemite Valley to his night spent weathering a windstorm at the top of a tree to death-defying falls on Alaskan glaciers, the renowned outdoorsman’s exploits are related in passages that are by turns exhilarating, unnerving, dizzying, and outrageous.. Here is an entertaining collection of John Muir’s most exciting adventures, representing some of his finest writing
His productions have been presented in Yosemite National Park since 1983 to more than a quarter of a million visitors. About the AuthorLee Stetson portrays America's foremost conservationist John Muir. Stetson has also produced three audio CDs as John Muir, in addition to collecting Muir's adventures in print.
"and easy reading as well…about trekking and climbing in an earlier" according to mary in new york city. this is very interesting reading, and easy reading as well…about trekking and climbing in an earlier era, when people had to be incredibly resourceful…john muir was one of our greatest naturalists.. "Good variety" according to iheartrip. Well selected essays and a quick read. It was nice to see Muir's progression throughout his life in one book. I also enjoyed the alternative view essays of the same story.. Gateway book Awesome book! Plenty of great excerpts that'll definitely get you hooked and most likely draw you to read the full length of Muirs adventures