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John Muir's beloved adventure in the Sierra reissued to entertain, encourage, and inspire contemporary naturalists.

Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored... Read Full Overview

In My First Summer in the Sierra John Muir recounts his early travels in the Sierra Nevada while working as a shepherd. In the summer of 1869, Muir set out from California's Central Valley with a flock of 2,050 sheep and made his way to the headwaters of the Merced and Tuolumne... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

My First Summer in the Sierra is the incredible true story of John Muir's iconic time spent working in the California mountain range of the Sierra Nevada's. In this republished edition, read about his experience that shaped so much of environmental stewardship... Read Full Overview

"Another glorious Sierra day in which one seems to be dissolved and absorbed and sent pulsing onward we know not where. Life seems neither long nor short, and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars. This is true freedom, a good practical sort... Read Full Overview

Influential naturalist, author, and co-founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir loved the outdoors. His writings and advocacy for protection of the pristine wilderness of the American west were vital in helping to preserve noted sites of natural beauty including the Yosemite... Read Full Overview

In the great Central Valley of California there are only two seasons- spring and summer. The spring begins with the first rainstorm, which usually falls in November. In a few months the wonderful flowery vegetation is in full bloom, and by the end of May it is dead and dry and... Read Full Overview

See The World Through John Muir's Eyes

This deluxe, unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of John Muir's 1911 My First Summer In The Sierra is a celebration of the beauty of California mountains and the great Yosemite valley. Take a walk with Muir as he... Read Full Overview

From the photographer who brought Thoreau's "Walden" and "Cape Cod" to life comes a new work combining classic literature with brand-new photography. This time, Scot Miller takes on the seminal work of John Muir, "My First Summer in the Sierra." The book details Muir's first... Read Full Overview

My First Summer in the Sierra is an illustrated narrative from naturalist John Muir.

In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite... Read Full Overview

See The World Through John Muir's Eyes

This deluxe, unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of John Muir's 1911 My First Summer In The Sierra is a celebration of the beauty of California mountains and the great Yosemite valley. Take a walk with Muir as he... Read Full Overview

Following the American Civil War in the summer of 1869, John Muir signed on with a crew of shepherds to drive a flock of 2500 sheep to Yosemite National Park at the headwaters of the Merced river. It wasn't until 1911, however, that he published "My First Summer in Sierra", an... Read Full Overview