Download e-book for iPad: The Wilder Muir: The Curious Nature of John Muir by Bonnie J. Gisel

By Bonnie J. Gisel

ISBN-10: 1930238754

ISBN-13: 9781930238756

Whether he's cheering for untamed mountain sheep or braving a high-country typhoon that will sweep away lesser mortals, John Muir—outdoorsman, scientist, author—is endlessly passionate, frequently droll, and regularly inspirational. This choice of his little-known items were culled from inner most letters, journal articles, and private journals from deep within the documents. In Bonnie Gisel’s capable palms, Muir takes the reader on exciting adventures and noteworthy discoveries. His first summit of part Dome, his nice epiphany in regards to the “living glaciers of the Sierra,” and his jolly ode to the large sequoia are all offered right here with awe and affection. a virtually penniless younger Muir sleeps lower than the celebrities in a Florida graveyard. Muir the daddy prods his spouse within the again with a stick, “helping” her up Yosemite’s 4 Mile path. And an older but nonetheless adventurous Muir summits Mount Rainier and survives the perilously icy descent. absolute to satisfaction enthusiasts of The Wild Muir, those audacious exploits exhibit John Muir’s boundless interest and love of all issues wild.

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