In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit the Yosemite country.
First published in 1911, "My first summer in the Sierra" incorporates lyrical accounts and sketches he produced during his four-month-long stay in the Yosemite River Valley and the High Sierra. His record tracks that memorable experience, describing in picturesque terms the majestic vistas, flora and fauna, and other breathtaking wonders of the area.
Today, Muir is recognized as one of the most important and influential naturalists and nature writers of America. This book, the most popular of the author's works, will delight environmentalists and nature lovers with its exuberant observations.
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To the winner of my August offer.

And today in my mailbox. Thank you so much Passeur-X, for sending me this lovely book I'm sure I'll enjoy it. And the bookmark made it a real present :-)

This book is part of the Dutch January challenge of Smitie1405
jaren met een twist.
It's the year of the copyright of the book that counts.)
2004

He has a lovely way with words to describe the wonders of nature and made wonderful drawings of the surrounding vista. A very delightful book like a breath of fresh air :-)

in the bookbasket.