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Our National Parks (1901)

Our National Parks (1901)

Muir, John

Hardcover

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesDinosaurs

ISBN10: 1164407902
ISBN13: 9781164407904
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our National Parks is a book written by John Muir in 1901 that details his experiences and observations while exploring some of America's most iconic natural landscapes. Muir was a naturalist and conservationist who believed in the importance of preserving and protecting the country's wilderness areas for future generations to enjoy.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different national park or wilderness area, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Muir describes the unique features of each park, such as the towering cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite or the geothermal features of Yellowstone.Throughout the book, Muir emphasizes the importance of preserving these areas for their natural beauty and ecological significance. He also shares his personal experiences and encounters with wildlife, such as bears and wolves, as well as his interactions with the indigenous people who lived in these areas before they became national parks.Overall, Our National Parks is a passionate and inspiring call to action to protect and cherish America's natural wonders. Muir's love for the natural world is evident in his vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, making this book a must-read for anyone who shares his passion for the outdoors.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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