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If you are interested in john muir then this is a fascinating account of his first foray into the wilderness. From the photographer who brought thoreaus the maine woods. Study and exploration readers, the naturalist john muirs my first summer in the sierra, a diary of camping and exploration in 1869, is one of the classics of american geographic writing. Hired to supervise a san joaquin sheep owners flock at the headwaters of the merced and tulomne rivers, muir sets out for the mountains in june, returning to the valley in september. In the spirit of an ascetic mystic, muir recorded his feelings of wonder as he. A natural inventor, he first discovered the joys of walking, and. Audio,john muir bibliography john muir exhibit sierra club.

My first summer in the sierra presents muirs journal entries from his first longterm adventure in yosemite and the surrounding area, when he helped drive a flock of sheep through the foothills toward the headwaters of the merced and tuolumne rivers. May 26, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The antics of the smallest insect people amazed him as much as stunted thousandyear old juniper trees growing with inconceivable tenacity from tiny cracks in the stone. He was known for his nature writing and as an advocate for preserving wilderness in the united states. Dropping out to make powered tools for factories, an accident left him rethinking that detour. My first summer in the sierra by john muir alibris. When his family emigrated to wisconsin in 1849, young john was bought up to hard labour on his fathers homestead. My first summer in the sierra john muir audiobook and. The book details muirs first extended trip to the sierra nevada in what is now yosemite national park, a landscape that entranced him immediately and had a profound effect on his life. This new edition is a very nice piece of work, and it is really a great introduction to john muir. My first summer in the sierra full audiobook youtube. My first summer in the sierra by john muir free at loyal. My first summer in the sierra by john muir always enjoy the outside, walking discovering new things. Now working as a shepherd, muir drove his flock through yosemite while making detailed nature studies.

Illustrations from drawings made by the author in 1869 and from photographs by herbert w. The electronic text for my first summer in the sierra was acquired from the library of congress web server under the evolution of the conservation movement section of their american memory web site. In the summer of 1869, john muir set out from californias central valley with a flock of sheep and trekked into the foothills of the sierra nevada. I first read this book in the 60s after i had already visited yosemite. My first summer in the sierra by john muir overdrive. My first summer in the sierra, john muirs reverent acclamation of the beauty of the wilderness and particularly the yosemite valley in california, is a dated journal account of the summer days. His journals describe the summer he spent in what would become yosemite national park. My first summer in the sierra was not intended solely for young readers.

My first summer in the sierra audio book librivox audio books. My first summer in the sierras sic by john muir audiocassette reader. This time, scot miller takes on the seminal work of john muir,my first summer in the sierra. My first summer in the sierra, by john muir, reads like on the road, by jack kerouac. He was with shepherds and a flock of sheep going to summer pasture. Illustrated with gravure plates from photographs by herbert w. Muir, the founder of the sierra club 1892, a conservationist group concerned with the preservation of the scenic resources of the sierra. With a notebook tied to his belt, he set out for a summer he would never forget. Aug 10, 2016 john muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. John muir was an author, environmental activist, and founder of the sierra club. How near they seem and how clear their outlines on the blue air, or rather in the blue air. Listen to my first summer in the sierra by john muir at. 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.

The first chapters of the book are included in this reading set. Buy my first summer in the sierra by muir, john isbn. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. My first summer in the sierra 1911 is based on muir s original journals and sketches of his 1869 stay in the sierras. My first summer in the sierra quotes showing of 34 we are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us. Mar 14, 2015 john muir 18381914 was born in dunbar, scotland and grew up in wisconsin, usa. My first summer in the sierratraces the emergence of his conservationist urge as he contrasts the indians, who. The publication of my first summer in the sierra inspired thousands to journey there, and this newly illustrated anniversary edition will surely inspire thousands more. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of americans to visit yosemite country. Browse john muirs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. John muirs first summer in the sierra the atlantic.

Sep 20, 2007 john muir 18381914 was born and raised in dunbar, east lothian. My first summer in the sierra audible audio edition. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major. This recording commemorates the 140th anniversary of that first summer. 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. My first summer in the sierra presents muir s journal entries from his first longterm adventure in yosemite and the surrounding area, when he helped drive a flock of sheep through the foothills toward the headwaters of the merced and tuolumne rivers. Jan 01, 2016 the journal of naturelover john muir who spent the summer of 1869 walking californias sierra nevada range. Buy my first summer in the sierra by john muir isbn.

The mono trail, chapter 8, my first summer in the sierra by. This joyous book is muirs celebration of the landscape that he came to love passionately my forever memorable first high sierra excursion, when i crossed the range of light, surely the brightest and best of all the lord has built. The book also contains five photographs taken by miller of john muir s handwritten journal pages, including several muir illustrations that have never been published before. His journey led him to the sierra mountains, chronicled in my first summer in the sierra. Kerouac, the beat hipster had muir s joy and focus on the here and now, but focused on the characters. For one who has traveled extensively in yosemite territory it is a pleasure to see that country through muirs eyes 100 or more years earlier. Have watched many on the john muir trail in ca and watched shows but having it all described is like being there, doing it ourselves. My first summer in the sierra is illustrated with millers stunning photographs, showcasing the dramatic landscape of the high sierra plus john muir s illustrations from the original edition and several previously unpublished illustrations from his 1911 manuscript. The electronic text for my first summer in the sierra was. In the summer of 1869, john muir was invited to help herd sheep in summer pasture near yosemite, california. The towering waterfalls, natural rock formations, and abundant.

My first summer in the sierra audiobook john muir 1838 1914 support our channel. In my first summer in the sierra john muir recounts his early travels in the sierra while working as a shepherd. He accompanied a small group of men and a flock of sheep 2050 strong. My first summer in the sierra by john muir and librivox. The book also contains five photographs taken by miller of john muirs handwritten journal pages, including several muir illustrations that have never been published before. A natural inventor, he first discovered the joys of walking, and writing, after an industrial accident nearly blinded him. In this republished edition, read about his experience that shaped so much of environmental stewardship today.

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. My first summer in the sierra by john muir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My first summer in the sierra, muirs seminal account of his first extended trip to the sierra nevada in what is now yosemite national park, is joined here by thirteen essays further detailing the wonder and fragility of californias natural environment and his pathbreaking efforts to preserve it. John muir 18381914 was born in dunbar, scotland and grew up in wisconsin, usa. Jun 16, 2014 my first summer in the sierra chronicles john muirs first summer in the yosemite river valley from june through september 1869. Octavo, original green cloth, stamped in gilt, top edge gilt. My first summer in the sierra by john muir free ebook. My first summer in the sierra is a naturalists diary detailing an 1869 hike in sierra nevada mountains. John muir accompanied shepherds for four months, observing and taking notes about the nature of the yosemite region and the high sierra. In the summer of 1869, john muir, a young scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of californias sierra nevada mountains. My first summer in the sierra work by muir britannica. In the summer of 1869, a young john muir joined a crew of shepherds working in the foothills of californias sierra nevada.

My first summer in the sierra john muir first edition. The mono trail, chapter x of the book my first summer in the sierra by john muir 1911. My first summer in the sierra by john muir 1911 john. My first summer in the sierra by john muir chapter 7 a strange experience august 2. My first summer in the sierra by john muir librarything. My first summer in the sierra is an independent film illustrating the first book published by john muir, one of the worlds first and most famous naturalists. This book is muirs diary of his first summer in the sierra nevada. This book is muir s diary of his first summer in the sierra nevada. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My first summer in the sierra by john muir, paperback. First published 1911, the first summer in the sierra is a journal account of the 1869 summer muir spent driving sheep into the cooler high sierra meadows.

Librivox recording of my first summer in the sierra, by john muir. From the photographer who brought thoreaus walden and cape cod to life comes a new work combining classic literature with brandnew photography. Famed conservationist john muir traveled through the sierra nevada mountains in 1869. John muir quotes my first summer in the sierra 1911 through a meadow opening in the pine woods i see snowy peaks about the head waters of the merced above yosemite. The yosemite falls, yosemite national park my first summer in the sierra. My first summer in the sierra by john muir free at loyal books. My first summer in the sierra instructions for soloist. My first summer in the sierra by john muir books on. My first summer in the sierra 1911 is based on muirs original journals and sketches of his 1869 stay in the sierras. My first summer in the sierra is muirs classic account of that extraordinary journey. From french bar to mono lake and the yosemite valley, muir was awestruck by everything he saw.

Like listening to his journals and everything he sketches, plant, animal, etc. This audiobook equips travelers with everything they need to make the most of their time in the park. The journal of naturelover john muir who spent the summer of 1869 walking californias sierra nevada range. This time, scot miller takes on the seminal work of john muir, my first summer in the sierra.

Yet it works very well as a biography for young people because of the enthusiastic tone and almost childlike wonder evident. A part of the john muir writings, by dan anderson, harold wood, and harvey chinn. John muir 18381914 was born and raised in dunbar, east lothian. My first summer in the sierra ebook written by john muir. In the summer of 1869, muir set out from californias central valley with a flock of 2,050 sheep and made his way to the headwaters of the merced and tuolumne rivers. Celebrating the sierras lizards and mountain lions, tall trees and waterfalls, fierce thunderstorms and bears. Nov 17, 2004 in the summer of 1869, john muir was invited to help herd sheep in summer pasture near yosemite, california. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my first summer in the sierra. The only disappointing thing is that the book has not been properly proofread for the kindle edition and some words run into each other. Summer of 42, and lyricist sheldon ha rnick fiddler. John muirs adventure guide for the yosemite valley. The book details muirs first extended trip to the sierra nevada in what is now yosemite national park, a landscape that entranced him immediately and had a. James armstrong north star audio books, box 129, van wyck, sc 2974 800 522.

Includes my boyhood and youth, first summer in the sierra, mile walk, stickeen and travels in. My first summer in the sierra by john muir 1911 the. The book details muir s first extended trip to the sierra nevada in what is now yosemite national park, a landscape that entranced him immediately and had a profound effect on his life. Written, often, by campfire with billy, the shepherd, and the indian asleep near by and the flock looking like a big gray blanket in the star light. My first summer in the sierra, chronicling his conversionlike experience in the californian mountains several other volumes of muirs writing have been published posthumously. It was not published until 1911, by which time he had become well known for his work as a naturalist and conservationist. In the spirit of an ascetic mystic, muir recorded his feelings of wonder as he discovered the awesome beauty of the sierra nevada. My first summer in the sierra chronicles john muirs first summer in the yosemite river valley from june through september 1869. My first summer in the sierra is muir s classic account of that extraordinary journey. Jul 05, 2012 buy my first summer in the sierra by muir, john isbn.