A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf by John Muir (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf by John Muir The famed naturalist hiked through the rural American South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, chronicling the Spanish moss, palmettos, magnolias, and other botanical wonders he encountered along the way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At the age of 29, naturalist John Muir set out for a long hike through the rural American South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. This volume chronicles his path along the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find" and his delighted encounters with Spanish moss, palmettos, magnolias, and other botanical wonders. Atmospheric black-and-white illustrations complement the text. AUTHOR: John Muir (1838–1914) ranks among Americas most important and influential naturalists and nature writers. Devoted to the preservation of wilderness areas, Muir founded the Sierra Club and was active in the establishment of Yosemite National Park. Author Biography John Muir (1838–1914) ranks among Americas most important and influential naturalists and nature writers. Devoted to the preservation of wilderness areas, Muir founded the Sierra Club and was active in the establishment of Yosemite National Park. Table of Contents Introduction I. Kentucky Forests and Caves II. Crossing the Cumberland Mountains III. Through the River Country of Georgia IV. Camping Among the Tombs V. Through Florida Swamps and Forests VI. Cedar Keys VII. Sojourn in Cuba VIII. By a crooked route to California IX. Twenty Hill Hollow Index Long Description At the age of 29, naturalist John Muir set out for a long hike through the rural American South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. This volume chronicles his path along the "wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find" and his delighted encounters with Spanish moss, palmettos, magnolias, and other botanical wonders. Atmospheric black-and-white illustrations complement the text. Details ISBN0486823989 Author John Muir Pages 144 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2018 ISBN-10 0486823989 ISBN-13 9780486823980 Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 917.504 Media Book Publication Date 2018-04-27 Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-27 AU Release Date 2018-04-27 NZ Release Date 2018-04-27 US Release Date 2018-04-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123425148;

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