JOHN OF THE MOUNTAINS: The Unpublished Journals of John Muir

by Linnie Marsh -- editor Wolfe ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 26, 1938

A selection, for John Muir's centenary, from the unpublished notes of 1869 to 1914 of the well known naturalist. Diary entries, essays, ramblings, and jottings, make this a good book for the contemplative reader interested in mountain climbing, observations and philosophical interpretations on nature. Sheepherding, long walking trips, scientific expeditions provide the background for his descriptions and show the roots of his interest in glacier action, forest preservation and control, and national parks. Informal, personal and appealing, this should be a good bet for the Thoreau, Peattie, etc. market.

Pub Date: April 26, 1938

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1938

Categories: NONFICTION