Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)

Science and Nature

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)

Length10h

About this audiobook

In "The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)," John Muir embarks on a lyrical exploration of the Sierra Nevada and other majestic ranges of California, illuminating the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. With a rich, descriptive prose that blends scientific observation and romanticism, Muir invites readers to experience the awe of the natural world. The work is not only a personal account of his wanderings but also serves as a passionate plea for conservation, reflecting the burgeoning environmental movement of the late 19th century. The illustrated edition enriches the reading experience, allowing Muir's vivid imagery of landscapes, flora, and fauna to resonate more deeply with the audience. John Muir, often regarded as the "Father of the National Parks," was a prominent naturalist, author, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness in America. His formative experiences in nature, including his time spent in California's mountainous regions, deeply influenced his worldview and dedication to ecology. Muir's writings often reflect his spiritual connection with nature, drawing on his Scottish heritage and the Transcendentalist philosophies that shaped him, providing a philosophical underpinning to his environmental activism. "The Mountains of California," therefore, is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the profound, symbiotic relationship between nature and society. It is a rich resource for scholars of environmental literature, as well as for casual readers who yearn for inspiration from the beauty of the natural world. This book will stir the hearts of nature lovers and awaken a commitment to preserving the landscapes that Muir so passionately championed.

Nature & Wilderness Poetic Exploration

Audiobook details

GenreScience and Nature

Length10 hrs

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 28, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1. The Sierra Nevada

9Chapter 9. The Douglas Squirrel

2Chapter 2. The Glaciers

10Chapter 10. A Wind-storm in the Forests

3Chapter 3. The Snow

11Chapter 11. The River Floods

4Chapter 4. A Near View of the High Sierra

12Chapter 12. Sierra Thunder-Storms

5Chapter 5. The Passes

13Chapter 13. The Water-Ouzel

Show all chaptersShow less

6Chapter 6. The Glacier Lakes

14Chapter 14. The Wild Sheep

7Chapter 7. The Glacier Meadows

15Chapter 15. In the Sierra Foot-Hills

8Chapter 8. The Forests

16Chapter 16. The Bee-Pastures

More from John Muir

Steep TrailsJohn Muir8h 56m$2 · $0

THE ALASKA ROUTE (Illustrated Edition)

THE ALASKA ROUTE (Illustrated Edition)John Muir, S. Hall Young21h 1m$1 · $0

My First Summer in the Sierra (Summarized Edition)

My First Summer in the Sierra (Summarized Edition)John Muir2h 44m$2

John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Illustrated Edition)

John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Illustrated Edition)John Muir10h 3m$1 · $0

John Muir: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (Illustrated Edition)

John Muir: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (Illustrated Edition)John Muir96h 3m$1 · $0

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth

The Story of My Boyhood and YouthJohn Muir9h 4m$1 · $0

Collected Travel Memoirs

Collected Travel MemoirsJohn Muir46h 25m$1 · $0

The Yosemite Books of John Muir

The Yosemite Books of John MuirJohn Muir20h 51m$1 · $0

My First Summer in the Sierra (Illustrated Edition)

My First Summer in the Sierra (Illustrated Edition)John Muir6h 12m$1 · $0

The Collected Works of John Muir

The Collected Works of John MuirJohn Muir96h 8m$1 · $0

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)John Muir10h 1m$1 · $0

Alaska Days with John Muir: 4 Books in One Volume

Alaska Days with John Muir: 4 Books in One VolumeJohn Muir, S. Hall Young20h 59m$2 · $0

The Complete Works

The Complete WorksJohn Muir94h 53m$2 · $0

The Mountains of California (With All Original Illustrations)

The Mountains of California (With All Original Illustrations)John Muir11h 25m$1 · $0

The Neverending Treasures of Yosemite (Illustrated Edition)

The Neverending Treasures of Yosemite (Illustrated Edition)John Muir19h 48m$1 · $0

John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend

John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a FriendJohn Muir9h 4m$2 · $0

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)John Muir94h 53m$2 · $0

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)John Muir94h 52m$1 · $0

A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF (Illustrated Edition)

A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF (Illustrated Edition)John Muir5h 42m$1 · $0

More from Science and Nature

Distant SkiesMelissa A. Priblo Chapman12h 39m$23

Crystals for Beginners

Crystals for BeginnersKaren Frazier3h 49m$20

Nikola Tesla - Ultimate Collection: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays

Nikola Tesla - Ultimate Collection: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & EssaysNikola Tesla48h 43m$2 · $0

Total Cat MojoJackson Galaxy10h 13m$23 · $0

Earth at NightNational Aeronautics and Space Administration2h 31m$1 · $0

Celebrating Birds

Celebrating BirdsNatalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez6h 47m$24 · $0

The Collected Works of John Muir

The Collected Works of John MuirJohn Muir96h 8m$1 · $0

Never Trust a Sneaky Pony

Never Trust a Sneaky PonyMadison Seamans MS DVM12h 26m$23 · $0

The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life

The Lion Tracker's Guide To LifeBoyd Varty3h 1m$18 · $0

Homer and the Holiday Miracle

Homer and the Holiday MiracleGwen Cooper43m$10 · $0

The Universe in Your Hand

The Universe in Your HandChristophe Galfard9h 49m$20

SapiensYuval Noah Harari15h 18m5 (1)$33 · $0

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (Illustrated Edition)

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (Illustrated Edition)Jules Verne18h 24m$1 · $0

To You We Shall Return

To You We Shall ReturnJoseph M. Marshall III4h 53m$14

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

The Pleasure of Finding Things OutRichard P. Feynman8h 23m$20

The History of Malay Archipelago

The History of Malay ArchipelagoAlfred Russel Wallace23h 51m$1 · $0

Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution

Zak George’s Dog Training RevolutionZak George6h 43m$20

Elon MuskAshlee Vance13h 24m$33 · $0

First StepsJeremy DeSilva9h 17m$29 · $0

The Big Fat Surprise

The Big Fat SurpriseNina Teicholz13h 25m$23

You may also like

Poems for Two Voices

Poems for Two VoicesPaul Fleischman32m$10

Moorland Idylls

Moorland IdyllsGrant Allen4h 10m$1 · $0

The Spring of the Year

The Spring of the YearDallas Lore Sharp2h 22m$2 · $0

Peeps at Many Lands: Burma

Peeps at Many Lands: BurmaR. Talbot Kelly1h 22m$2 · $0

Glaciers of the Rockies and Selkirks

Glaciers of the Rockies and SelkirksA. P. Coleman50m$2 · $0

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)

The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition)John Muir10h 1m$1 · $0

Millbrook/Carolrhoda Collection

Millbrook/Carolrhoda Collectionvarious authors2h 10m$15

Wildwood WaysWinthrop Packard2h 4m$2 · $0

Joyful Noise and I Am Phoenix

Joyful Noise and I Am PhoenixPaul Fleischman20m$7 · $0

A-Birding on a Bronco

A-Birding on a BroncoFlorence A. Merriam4h 31m$1 · $0

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)John Muir94h 53m$2 · $0

Little Blue Truck's Springtime

Little Blue Truck's SpringtimeAlice Schertle4m$4 · $0

The Art of Illustration

The Art of IllustrationC. H. Spurgeon4h 47m$2 · $0

British Butterflies

British ButterfliesWilliam S. Coleman4h 28m$2 · $0

The Forces of Matter

The Forces of MatterMichael Faraday4h 31m$1 · $0

Landor's Cottage

Landor's CottageEdgar Allan Poe35m$1

PerdidoElaine Terranova58m$12 · $0

Lectures: Southern California; Grand Cañon of the Colorado River; Yellowstone National Park

Lectures: Southern California; Grand Cañon of the Colorado River; Yellowstone National ParkJohn L. Stoddard4h 48m$2 · $0

Notes in JapanAlfred Parsons1h 49m$2 · $0

Under the Sea Wind

Under the Sea WindRachel L. Carson6h 39m$17