John Muir: Father Of Our National Parks
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ISBN10: 1258003678
ISBN13: 9781258003678
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 25 2011
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258003678
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 25 2011
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Muir: Father of Our National Parks is a biography of the famous environmentalist and conservationist John Muir, written by Charles Norman. The book tells the story of Muir's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his travels in America and his work as a writer, naturalist, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas. The book explores Muir's passion for nature and his tireless efforts to protect it, including his role in the establishment of the National Park System in the United States. It also delves into Muir's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his struggles with mental illness.The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Muir's own writings, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this influential figure in American history. The book is well-researched and accessible to readers of all ages, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of John Muir, or in the history of the National Park System.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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