John Muir: Nature's Visionary

by Gretel Ehrlich

Book Overview

In this definitive photobiography, Ehrlich brings her award-winning grace & insight to the life of one of our nation's most prized environmental heroes--John Muir, a founder of the Sierra Club. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792279549
• ISBN13: 9780792279549
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Gretel Ehrlich, Kindred Spirit of John Muir

This is not only a beautifully written book, it is a joy to view. The pictures and illustrations take you right where John Muir's heart still abides. I have been a fan of Gretel Ehrlich for years. She is a wonderful writer and has found a kindred subject in John Muir. I am grateful to have my first introduction to him through her eyes.

Magnificent man, fine book

John Muir is one of the greatest and least appreciated men of the paste 150 years. His fierce determination to preserve the wilderness was a gift to us all. This book does him justice in all ways. Not only is it beautifully written and crafted, the author's empathy and understanding of Muir is evident throughout. Naturally there is an emphasis on Muir's tremendous conservationist efforts, but I was pleased to see material on his early years in Scotland and the emigration to America. Ehrlich also discusses in some detail Muir's loss or sight and his spontaneous restoration of sight. An incredible story in itself.Most of the book is devoted to Muir's tireless environmental work in California. His (ultimately futile) battle to save Hetch Hetchy is described in painful detail. His triumphs are also chronicled, including his epic hiking adventures, trail forging and wilderness activism. This is a first-rate biography of an outstanding human being, and hero to envioronmentalists everywhere.

Provides vision and hope.

An elegant and beautiful book. It was both visionary and poetic, like Muir, and offers us a fine, new appreciation of the man and his message in this time of political and environmental degradation. Stunning photographs.

What a nature lover!

This is an excellent book about the life of one of our greatest conservationists. If you have enjoyed Muir's books, I highly advise learning about his incredible life journey with this great biography.