During his numerous travels across the North America John Muir left behind a several travel books and travel reports. In September 1867, Muir undertook a walk of about 1,000 miles from Indiana to Florida, which he recounted in his book A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find. Upon coming to California Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. His hiking journeys through the mountains, valleys,forests andglaciersof Sierra are vividly described in books My...

The Story of My Boyhood and Youthreveals the beginnings of the forming of Muir's special relation towards nature. He considered the encounters with nature as quite an adventure and at first, paid special attention to bird life. John Muir understood that to discover truth, he must turn to what he believed were the most accurate sources. In his autobiographical account, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, he writes that during his childhood, his father made him read the Bible every day. Muir eventually memorized three-quarters of the Old Testament and all of the New Testament. In his...

When the well-known naturalist and environmentalist, John Muir finally settled in San Francisco, he immediately left for a week-long visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He lived in the cabin for two years and...

John Muir's 'The Mountains of California' is a beautifully written exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Muir's descriptive prose vividly brings to life the rugged landscapes, diverse flora, and unique wildlife of California's mountains, making the reader feel as though they are hiking alongside the author. Written in a poetic and reverent style, the book not only serves as a valuable naturalist's guide but also as a moving testament to the author's deep love and reverence for the wilderness. Muir's emphasis on the spiritual and transcendent qualities of nature sets this work apart...

John Muir's 'Steep Trails' is a collection of essays that highlight the author's adventures in the American wilderness. Muir's descriptive prose provides vivid accounts of his encounters with nature, capturing the beauty and wonder of the rugged landscapes he explores. Written in a lyrical and captivating style, the book serves as a celebration of the natural world and a call to preserve it for future generations. Muir's deep connection to the environment shines through in his vivid descriptions and insightful reflections, making 'Steep Trails' a valuable literary work in the context of...