{"product_id":"john-muir-the-eight-wilderness-discovery-books-hardcover","title":"John Muir: The Eight Wilderness Discovery Books - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Muir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the timeless writings that helped shape the modern conservation movement.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete collection of John Muir's most influential wilderness writings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines memoir, travel writing, and natural science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides historical context for the National Parks movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John Muir (1838-1914), one of the most influential voices in environmental history, inspired generations to see wilderness not as something to conquer--but to protect. The Eight Wilderness-Discovery Books brings together his most important works in a single, accessible volume, offering readers a profound look at the natural world through Muir's eyes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This carefully curated collection traces Muir's journey from his early life in Scotland and the American Midwest to his transformative explorations of the Sierra Nevada and beyond. His writing blends scientific observation, personal narrative, and lyrical reflection--capturing the beauty, complexity, and spiritual power of wild places. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inside, readers will find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Story of My Boyhood and Youth (1913) - A vivid memoir of Muir's early life and formative experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (1916) - A record of his first great journey across America\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMy First Summer in the Sierra (1911) - A beloved journal featuring his famous ecological insights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Mountains of California (1894) - A foundational work of natural science and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur National Parks (1901) - A powerful argument for the preservation of wilderness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Yosemite (1912) - A passionate defense of one of America's most iconic landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTravels in Alaska (1915) - Observations from the rugged northern frontier (published posthumously)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteep Trails (1918) - Essays capturing the spirit of exploration and discovery (published posthumously)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1032\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.44 x 9.4 x 6.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 1992\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49230599192728,"sku":"9780898863352","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/vC3BERSQRE9780898863352.webp?v=1781240211","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/john-muir-the-eight-wilderness-discovery-books-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}