My first summer in the sierra is the incredible true story of john muirs iconic time spent working in the california mountain range of the sierra nevadas. Muirs classic lovingly details yosemite, conducting readers on his favorite paths through the valley and introducing us to his friends, the trees. Until i read yosemite i did not fully appreciate his contributions. From route 120 on im fine, just trying to figure out a good road that doesnt get. The 211mile john muir trail, a hiking trail in the sierra nevada, was named in his honor. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
John muir 1838 1914 the journal of naturelover john muir who spent the summer of 1869 walking californias sierra nevada range. This audio program, based on muir s the yosemite,was created in cooperation with the sierra club on the occasion of the yosemite centennial. The life and letters of john muir william frederic bade, 1924, houghton mifflin company, chapter 9, persons and problems. John muir 18381914 anyone whos ever visited the yosemite national park will find this book a treasure trove of descriptions, information and evocations of the fabled beauty of this amazing piece of heaven on earth. John muir trail via yosemite valley closed california. We took a ride from sf on a separate day to muir woods which is about 30 to 40 mins, spent less than an hour there and then headed to sonoma, never made it to napa. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Does anyone know the drive time and best route from muir woods to yosemite. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, and wildlife, especially in the sierra nevada mountains of california, were read by millions and are still popular today. Such regulations shall provide for the preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral deposits, natural.
Feb 16, 2008 john muir, the great naturalist, writer, and environmentalist, and his love for yosemite national park in california. Aug 10, 2016 john muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. Me reading passages muirs work addeddate 20090505 21. Yosemite building mri 3t neuroscan ct radiation oncology 209220 236246 247273 2401.
The approach to the valley, chapter 1 of the book the yosemite by john muir, 1912. The mountains of california by john muir and librivox. People talk about creation as a remote fact of history, as if it were something that was attended to a. Muir felt that the livestock in the yosemite area was destroying the land and helped petition congress to make the area a national park. John muir 18381914 was one of the first modern preservationists. He scrambled up george andersons rope in november 1875. The yosemite john muir audiobook and ebook all you can. Muir spent the rest of his life working to preserve the high sierra, believing that the clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness. These lists of publications demonstrate that muir had an awareness of what he was capable of contributing and did so. In preparation for our trip to yosemite next year i watched ken burns the national parks series and learn about the contributions of john muir to the creations of the national parks. Project gutenberg offers 61,452 free ebooks to download. Attractions near john muir presentation by lee stetson. John muir american environmentalist born on april 21, 1838, died on december 24, 1914 john muir was a scottishamerican naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the united states.
The yosemite by john muir 1912 the writings of john. He identified countless species of trees and flowers never before cataloged. The yosemite is basically a literary tour of the yosemite valley as john muir describes the cliffs, streams, waterfalls, weather, flora and fauna of his favorite place on the planet. This source is also useful for viewing the numerous books published within his lifetime as well as works posthumously published. A scottish immigrant spearheaded yosemite national parks creation. Other such places include muir woods national monument, muir beach, john muir college, mount muir, camp muir and muir glacier. The complete text of the book the yosemite by john muir, 1912. Naturalist john muir, who was largely responsible for the establishment of sequoia and yosemite national parks, built a cabin wooden shack attached to a sawmill along the course of yosemite creek just below lower yosemite fall in yosemite valley in 1869 and lived in for two years. The sierra club, which he founded, is now one of the.
The yosemite audiobook john muir 1838 1914 audiobooks. Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, adapted to the exhibit by harvey chinn. The most graceful writings about the wonders of yosemite are found in the sensitive words of john muir, the great naturalist and conservationist. This fact became evident within the first few pages of. He traveled to six of the seven continents missing only antarctica, as it had no trees. John muir by john muir read by brian greene topics yosemite preservation johnmuir. His direct activism helped to save the yosemite valley and other wilderness areas. Muir, a scottishamerican who retained his iconic long beard and boyish energy even in old age, was the fiercest proponent of the sierra nevada, exploring every. Browse john muirs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. It took 4 hours from sf to tenaya lodge which is at the south entrance to the park.
My first summer in the sierra by john muir, paperback. Jun 17, 2016 muir, a scottishamerican who retained his iconic long beard and boyish energy even in old age, was the fiercest proponent of the sierra nevada, exploring every inch of yosemiteits plants and. John muir, famous for his naturalist essays and books, was over 70 years old when he wrote the yosemite as a reflection on the beauty of the national park. I read most of the book on a backpacking trip in yosemite, and i cherish this opportunity to read muirs descriptions of the very place i was visiting. This audiobook equips travelers with everything they need to make the most of their time in the park. The yosemite audiobook john muir 1838 1914 traveltheyosemiteaudiobook john muirs adventure guide for. When john was 11, the family immigrated to the united states, to homestead near portage, wisconsin.
John muir was born in dunbar, scotland, in 1838, the eldest son of a calvinist shopkeeper father. John muir, charter member of the sierra club, has emerged as perhaps the greatest prophet of an era which finds itself suddenly aware of the urgent need to care for our planet. As we enter the era of everyday permits its fun to reflect on what he envisioned for the monolith. Muirs beautiful descriptions of yosemite had a profound effect, including convincing president theodore roosevelt to conserve historic amounts of forest land under. John muir presentation by lee stetson yosemite national. Buy a cheap copy of the yosemite book by john muir. The antics of the smallest insect people amazed him as much as stunted thousand. The approach to the valley, chapter 1 of the yosemite by. In this republished edition, read about his experience that shaped so much of environmental stewardship today. In july 1929 a frail, elderly woman quietly processed acorns on the floor of the yosemite valley. Yosemite first edition john muir bauman rare books.
His treatment of the region south of yosemite was, instead, confined to journal entries, letters and articles written for periodicals. This recording commemorates the 140th anniversary of that first summer. The stars shone down on them, and the surrounding pine trees whistled in the night breeze. View all attractions near john muir presentation by lee stetson on tripadvisor. Born april 21, 1838, muir has become americas most famous naturalist and conservationist. M4b audio book 192mb download cover art download cd case insert. The yosemite by john muir full audiobook best audiobooks.
His activism helped to preserve the yosemite valley, sequoia national park and other. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. This is an anthology of selected writings of that legacy. John muirs god was and is very much the mover and shaper of creation and existence today. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. How to find the location of john muirs cabin hang nest. Octavo, original giltstamped pictorial green cloth, top edge gilt. From french bar to mono lake and the yosemite valley, muir was awestruck by everything he saw.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. The experience forged a lifelong affinity with the site, which would result in its establishment as a national park in 1890. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 7, 2015. On a chilly night in 1903, two men sat before a crackling campfire in the bridal veil meadow of yosemite park. Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, text corrected 2003 by andrew sly, adapted to the exhibit by harvey chinn and harold wood. John muir published the guidebook the yosemite in 1912. Jan 01, 2011 listen to yosemite audiobook by john muir. John muir, john muir, quotes on nature and god john muir. Yosemite building mri 3t neuroscan ct radiation oncology 209220 236246 247273 24012412 25012512 378397. John muir 1838 1914 john muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. How to find the location of john muirs cabin hang nest in. This audio program, based on muirs the yosemite,was created in cooperation with the sierra club on. After his marriage, muirs visits to yosemite became less frequent, but muir returned with his wife to yosemite in 1884. Apr 07, 2011 the most graceful writings about the wonders of yosemite are found in the sensitive words of john muir, the great naturalist and conservationist.
In 1869, muir traveled to california and spent a long time in the area that is now the yosemite national park. We are planning to drive from downtown san francisco on an early monday morning, north to muir woods, to do a quick drive through. John muir, a native of scotland who grew up in wisconsin, first set eyes on the yosemite valley in 1868. From various resources, attendance in 1868 was about 623, in 1871, it was 2,7. Ocrscanned and converted to html by dan anderson, text corrected by andrew sly, adpated to the john muir exhibit by harvey chinn and harold wood. How the valley was formed 3040 minutes the yosemite by john muir 1838 1914 read by denny sayers d. The yosemite john muir audiobook and ebook all you. This page is also a description of various short walkwaystrails to the base of lower yosemite fall. John muir writings the yosemite by john muir forward to chapter 1 contents title page 1.
Reading the yosemite was my first experience reading john muirs prose. In the spring of 1869, john muir was looking for means of support to fund his explorations of californias central valley region. Other than a rather inconspicuous band of fade to top 1 of front panel the book is in fine condition. By far, his most lasting contribution was to flora. One of these men was john muir, a famous mountaineer and naturalist.
John muir 18381914 was born in dunbar, scotland and grew up in wisconsin, usa. John muir, the great naturalist, writer, and environmentalist, and his love for yosemite national park in california. I think john muir has got to be one of my top 5 favorite humans of all time. As we enter the era of everyday permits its fun to reflect on. In scotland, the john muir way, a mile long distance route, was named in. The audiobook is a treasure trove of portrayals of the shifting phases of the year in yosemite floodtime with its waterfalls, indian summer, the brooding fall, and the sublime darkness of storm nights. The yosemite by john muir on free audio book download. But our focus is on how he influenced and worked in and for, as he called it, the yosemite. Sep 27, 2017 on a chilly night in 1903, two men sat before a crackling campfire in the bridal veil meadow of yosemite park. For two years, scotsborn john muir lived in a small cabin along the yosemite creek, observing the valleys natural beauty and reading emerson under the stars. Muir was a naturalist, so he was highly invested in describing the landscape, flora, and fauna of yosemite national park.
Half dome yosemite musing john muir, the great naturalist who we love, was reportedly the 9th person up half dome. In his writings he described his trip to the summit. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the high sierra. His love affair with the natural world began at the age of 30 when he first step foot in yosemite valley. On the positive side, muir has a lively literary style that brims with enthusiasm for the natural world.
John muir 1838 1914 ranks among americas most important and influential naturalists, and he is closely associated with yosemite national park. In the summer of 1869, a young john muir joined a crew of shepherds working in the foothills of californias sierra nevada. John muir is known as the father of the national parks system and the most famous conservationist in u. Apr 21, 2016 the yosemite, john muir 1912 this copy from john muir. Here, muir puts the answers of creation in the teaching of the biblical archangel gabriel. John muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. Page 267 that said public park shall be under the exclusive control of the secretary of the interior, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable, to make and publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the care and management of the same. How john muirs brand of conservation led to the decline of yosemite. The eight wildernessdiscovery books, diadem books, 1992, pgs 6614. Nine years his junior, louie was the 32yearold daughter of a notable polish horticulturist and fruit ranch owner in martinez, california. John muir 18381914 was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the united states. Dec 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Jan 05, 2011 half dome yosemite musing john muir, the great naturalist who we love, was reportedly the 9th person up half dome. In the yosemite, muir chronicled his experiences of the beautiful wilderness in appealingly descriptive prose.