The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs)

John Muir (1838–1914) was an eminent Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher, and a pioneering advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. His activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. Muir's writings conveyed his fervent belief that nature is a primary source of spiritual renewal and inspiration. In his sem...