Steep Trails

by John Muir

Overview

A patron saint of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for its preservation. Steep Trails collects together his essays and letters written as he traveled, capturing the personal, heartfelt connection he had with the lands he roamed. 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423653745
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	03/23/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,035,928
File size:	727 KB

About the Author

John Muir was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States, and founder of The Sierra Club. His letters, essays, and books of his adventures in nature have been read by millions.

Editorial Reviews

Reprint of the work originally published by Houghton Mifflin in 1918, with a new foreword by Edward Hoagland. It contains some 30 years of letters and magazine articles on Muir's wanderings in the West. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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