John Muir

stas citas de John Muir sobre la naturaleza que tanto amó y por la que tanto luchó ilustran la sensibilidad de este hombre excepcional, pionero en la defensa de los espacios naturales y cuyos escritos han inspirado a los movimientos ecologistas modernos.

El testimonio sobre la belleza y el amor por la Naturaleza del naturalista que popularizó un nuevo concepto en el uso de la tierra. Cuaderno de montaña reúne por primera vez en español una selección

Este libro fue escrito en 1870, poco tiempo después de que Muir se instalase en Yosemite, su paraíso recobrado. El texto refleja el profundo amor que el autor sentía por estas montañas, según sus pal

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Picturesque descriptions and sketches by one of America''s most important and influential naturalists describes the author''s 1869 stay in California''s Yosemite River Valley and the Sierra Mountains. Muir''s engaging journal describes majestic vistas, flora and fauna, as well as the region''s other breathtaking natural wonders. 21 black-and-white illustrations.

John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, had not yet become a famed conservationist when he first trekked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, not long after the Civil War. He was so captivated by what he saw that he decided to devote his life to the glorification and preservation of this magnificent wilderness. My First Summer in the Sierra, whose heart is the diary Muir kept while tending sheep in Yosemite country, enticed thousands of Americans to visit this magical place, and resounds with Muirs regard for the divine, enduring, unwasteable wealth of the natural world. A classic of environmental literature, My First Summer in the Sierra continues to inspire readers to seek out such places for themselves and make them their own.

In the summer of 1869 John Muir set out from California s Central Valley with a flock of sheep and trekked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada His journals describe the summer he spent in what would become Yosemite National Park Celebrating the Sierra s lizards and mountain lions tall trees and waterfalls fierce thunderstorms and bears Muir raises an awareness of nature to a spiritual dimension John Muir is internationally acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of modern conservation and his vision passion and integrity continue to inspire readers today particularly in this his best loved book

Enter the realm where granite giants stand guard, where waterfalls dance in sunlight, and where the very essence of nature whispers tales of wonder. In "The Majesty of Yosemite," John Muir invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through one of Earths most breathtaking landscapes Yosemite National Park.With vivid prose and a naturalists keen eye, Muir paints a portrait of this pristine wilderness that captivates the soul. From the awe-inspiring heights of El Capitan to the ethereal beauty of Yosemite Falls, each page beckons you deeper into the heart of natures cathedral.As you wander along winding trails and through verdant meadows, youll discover the untamed beauty that has inspired generations of adventurers and artists alike. Muirs lyrical descriptions bring to life the vibrant tapestry of flora and fauna that call Yosemite home, from towering sequoias to delicate wildflowers.But "The Majesty of Yosemite" is more than just a celebration of natural beauty its a call to protect and preserve these sacred lands for future generations. Through Muirs passionate prose, youll come to understand the urgent need to safeguard these wild places from the encroachment of civilization.Whether youre an intrepid explorer or an armchair adventurer, "The Majesty of Yosemite" will transport you to a realm of pure wonder and awe. Join John Muir on this unforgettable journey and experience the timeless magic of Yosemite National Park as never before.

John Muir, naturaliste et biologiste américain (bien que né en Écosse) a entrepris plusieurs voyages de par le monde, pour découvrir les grands sites naturels encore mal étudiés à l’époque (fin du 19

"13 juin. Encore une de ces magnifiques journées de la Sierra, au cours desquelles on a l’impression de se dissoudre et d’être absorbé, puis envoyé tout palpitant on ne sait trop où. La vie ne semble

En 1869, John Muir est engagé une saison pour conduire des moutons en transhumance vers la Yosemite Valley. Au cours du voyage, il note tout ce qu’il voit, bavarde avec les bergers, s’enivre de la vi

Mégafeux, tempêtes ultrapuissantes, orages et déluges, grandes avalanches ou tremblements de terre : la nature a ses colères et John Muir les a toujours goûtées, observées, presque recherchées. Grand

Mégafeux, tempêtes ultrapuissantes, orages et déluges, grandes avalanches ou tremblements de terre : la nature a ses colères et John Muir les a toujours goûtées, observées, presque recherchées. Grand

Any fool can destroy trees. They cannot run away ... God has cared for these trees ... but he cannot save them from fools only Uncle Sam can do that.First published in 1901, Our National Parks is possibly the bestselling book of Muirs wilderness-discovery titles and was certainly the most influential published in his lifetime, with a strong focus on the preservation of forest reserves.With a strong political tone and shrewd, subtle manoeuvring, Muir uses Our National Parks to persuade his readership of the necessity of nature and national parks for human recreation and more importantly for health and wellbeing, as well as the in his mind obvious need for preservation of wild ecosystems.Cannily he counterbalances this with the acknowledgement of the need for timber and irrigation systems, in order that his message is taken seriously; Muirs passion is portrayed so vividly and flamboyantly that without his learned political and scientific reinforcement, he could be misconstrued as purely a radical and eccentric nonconformist. However, the two combined result in an engaging and convincing argument that these landscapes are our natural home, and fountains of life.As Muir expert Terry Gifford observes in the foreword, Muirs tone can shift in this book from seductive persuasion, to charming details of creatures, flora and landscapes, to scientific information, to trail guide, to religious uplift, to a final political speech of startling ferocity.John Muirs strategic yet genuine and beautiful conservationist essays were a first at the time of publication, and are still highly applicable to our attitudes and lifestyles today in the twenty-first century.

In this moving memoir of an unusual childhood, John Muir recalls his younger days in East Lothian with a startling clarity, depicting a wild boy whose quiet individuality and determination were already emerging. Born in mid nineteenth-century Scotland, Muir was eleven when his fanatically religious father took the family to build a new life in Americas vast wilderness. Muir charts their pioneering years in Wisconsin, where his battles for survival powerfully anticipate the extraordinary career which was to follow. They reveal a free spirit who perceived bonds between man and nature that were subtle and far reaching for both.Relatively unknown in his native Scotland, John Muir is renowned in the United States as the father of conservation. A friend of presidents and founder of National Parks, Muir was inspired by a love and a vision of nature as remarkable today as it was last century.