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John Muir's "Collected Travel Memoirs" offers an immersive exploration of the American wilderness through the lens of one of nature's most passionate advocates. In this anthology, Muir blends lyrical prose with vivid imagery, capturing the essence of landscapes from the Sierra Nevada to the Alaskan wilderness. His distinctive style, characterized by detailed observations and philosophical musings, places his work within the transcendental literary tradition, echoing the sentiments of Emerson and Thoreau while pioneering a unique, environmental consciousness. This collection not only showcases Muir's love for nature but also addresses the urgent need for conservation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of industrial expansion and ecological peril. Muir, often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks," was profoundly influenced by his childhood in Scotland and his subsequent experiences in the rugged American wilderness. His adventures and explorations were driven by a relentless curiosity and a desire to protect America's natural heritage. Muir's commitment to nature is imbued in his writings, reflecting a personal journey that transcends mere observation, advocating for a deeper understanding of our connection to the environment. For readers yearning to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and the philosophy of conservation, "Collected Travel Memoirs" is an essential companion. Muir's observations resonate with contemporary concerns about environmental stewardship, making this book not only a historical gem but also a poignant reminder of our relationship with the natural world. Delve into this captivating collection and experience the travel narratives that have inspired generations of nature lovers and environmentalists.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length46 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
59Chapter XIV. Sum Dum Bay
2A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF
60Chapter XV. From Taku River to Taylor Bay
3INTRODUCTION
61Chapter XVI. Glacier Bay
4CHAPTER I. KENTUCKY FORESTS AND CAVES
62Part III. The Trip of 1890
5CHAPTER II. Crossing the Cumberland Mountains
63Chapter XVII. In Camp at Glacier Bay
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6CHAPTER III. THROUGH THE RIVER COUNTRY OF GEORGIA
64Chapter XVIII. My Sled-Trip on the Muir Glacier
7CHAPTER IV. CAMPING AMONG THE TOMBS
65Chapter XIX. Auroras
8CHAPTER V. THROUGH FLORIDA SWAMPS AND FORESTS
66Glossary of Words in the Chinook Jargon
9CHAPTER VI. CEDAR KEYS
67THE CRUISE OF THE CORWIN
10CHAPTER VII. A SOJOURN IN CUBA
68Introduction
11CHAPTER VIII. BY A CROOKED ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA
69Chapter I. Unalaska and the Aleuts
12CHAPTER IX. TWENTY HILL HOLLOW[1]
70Chapter II. Among the Islands of Bering Sea
13MY FIRST SUMMER IN THE SIERRA
71Chapter III. Siberian Adventures
14CHAPTER I. THROUGH THE FOOTHILLS WITH A FLOCK OF SHEEP
72Chapter IV. In Peril from the Pack
15CHAPTER II. IN CAMP ON THE NORTH FORK OF THE MERCED
73Chapter V. A Chukchi Orator
16CHAPTER III. A BREAD FAMINE
74Chapter VI. Eskimos and Walrus
17CHAPTER IV. TO THE HIGH MOUNTAINS
75Chapter VII. At Plover Bay and St. Michael
18CHAPTER V. THE YOSEMITE
76Chapter VIII. Return of the Search Party
19CHAPTER VI. MOUNT HOFFMAN AND LAKE TENAYA
77Chapter IX. Villages of the Dead
20CHAPTER VII. A STRANGE EXPERIENCE
78Chapter X. Glimpses of Alaskan Tundra
21CHAPTER VIII. THE MONO TRAIL
79Chapter XI. Caribou and a Native Fair
22CHAPTER IX. BLOODY CAÑON AND MONO LAKE
80Chapter XII. Zigzags among the Polar Pack
23CHAPTER X. THE TUOLUMNE CAMP
81Chapter XIII. First Ascent of Herald Island
24CHAPTER XI. BACK TO THE LOWLANDS
82Chapter XIV. Approaching a Myserious Land
25THE MOUNTAINS OF CALIFORNIA
83Chapter XV. The Land of the White Bear
26Chapter 1. The Sierra Nevada
84Chapter XVI. Tragedies of the Whaling Fleet
27Chapter 2. The Glaciers
85Chapter XVII. Meeting the Point Barrow Expedition
28Chapter 3. The Snow
86Chapter XVIII. A Siberian Reindeer Herd
29Chapter 4. A Near View of the High Sierra
87Chapter XIX. Turned Back by Storms and Ice
30Chapter 5. The Passes
88Chapter XX. Homeward Bound
31Chapter 6. The Glacier Lakes
89Appendix I. The Glaciation of the Arctic and Subarctic Regions Visited during the Cruise
32Chapter 7. The Glacier Meadows
90Appendix II. Botanical Notes
33Chapter 8. The Forests
91STEEP TRAILS
34Chapter 9. The Douglas Squirrel
92EDITOR'S NOTE
35Chapter 10. A Wind-storm in the Forests
93I. WILD WOOL
36Chapter 11. The River Floods
94II. A Geologist's Winter Walk3
37Chapter 12. Sierra Thunder-Storms
95III. Summer Days at Mount Shasta
38Chapter 13. The Water-Ouzel
96IV. A Perilous Night on Shasta's Summit
39Chapter 14. The Wild Sheep
97V. Shasta Rambles and Modoc Memories
40Chapter 15. In the Sierra Foot-Hills
98VI. The City of the Saints8
41Chapter 16. The Bee-Pastures
99VII. A Great Storm in Utah9
42TRAVELS IN ALASKA
100VIII. Bathing in Salt Lake10
43Preface
101IX. Mormon Lilies11
44Part I. The Trip of 1879
102X. The San Gabriel Valley12
45Chapter I. Puget Sound and British Columbia
103XI. The San Gabriel Mountains13
46Chapter II. Alexander Archipelago and the Home I found in Alaska
104XII. Nevada Farms15
47Chapter III. Wrangell Island and Alaska Summers
105XIII. Nevada Forests17
48Chapter IV. The Stickeen River
106XIV. Nevada's Timber Belt19
49Chapter V. A Cruise in the Cassiar
107XV. Glacial Phenomena in Nevada20
50Chapter VI. The Cassiar Trail
108XVI. Nevada's Dead Towns21
51Chapter VII. Glenora Peak
109XVII. Puget Sound
52Chapter VIII. Exploration of the Stickeen Glaciers
110XVIII. The Forests of Washington
53Chapter IX. A Canoe Voyage to Northward
111XIX. People and Towns of Puget Sound
54Chapter X. The Discovery of Glacier Bay
112XX. An Ascent of Mount Rainier
55Chapter XI. The Country of the Chilcats
113XXI. The Physical and Climatic Characteristics of Oregon
56Chapter XII. The Return to Fort Wrangell
114XXII. The Forests of Oregon and their Inhabitants
57Chapter XIII. Alaska Indians
115XXIII. The Rivers of Oregon
58Part II. The Trip of 1880
116XXIV. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado
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Vax FactsPaul Thomas MD, Deedee Hoover10h 26m$25
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BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
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