The Yosemite - Couverture souple

Muir, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1546877819 ISBN 13 : 9781546877813

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

A hymn to granite cliffs, ancient forests, and the spirit of wild places.

First published in 1912, The Yosemite is naturalist John Muir’s vivid celebration of the valley he called “the grandest of all special temples of Nature.” Part travelogue, part field guide, and part conservation manifesto, the book combines lyrical storytelling with meticulous scientific observation to reveal the geology, glaciers, waterfalls, and living ecosystems that shape California’s Sierra Nevada.

Muir leads readers along glacier-carved canyons, through wind-sculpted pines, and up to snow-bright summits, sharing:

• Geologic wonders – how ice and fire sculpted the valley’s sheer walls

• Botanical riches – sequoias, wildflowers, and alpine meadows in intimate detail

• Wildlife encounters – from black-tailed deer to soaring eagles

• Seasonal adventures – summer thunderstorms, autumn color, and winter’s quiet majesty

• A call to stewardship – the early vision that helped inspire America’s national-park ethic

Written in Muir’s unmistakable, exuberant prose, The Yosemite invites today’s hikers, armchair travelers, and environmental thinkers to experience the awe that launched a global conservation movement. Whether you’re planning a visit, studying American nature writing, or simply seeking a moment of wild serenity, this classic delivers both inspiration and practical insight into one of Earth’s most treasured landscapes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1546877819
• ISBN 13: 9781546877813
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 166
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible