Cruise of the Revenue-Steamer Corwin in Alaska and the N.W. Arctic Ocean in 1881: Botanical Notes

John Muir (1838–1914), a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States, has left an enduring legacy through both his advocacy and his literary contributions. Muir's writings are a confluence of detailed natural observation, poetic musings, and a profoundly spiritual appreciation for nature. He was instrum...