Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite

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Synopsis
The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir&’s journey to become the man who saved Yosemite—from the author of the bestselling Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival.In June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir—iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher—meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long, the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men are confronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced &“the grandest of all the special temples of Nature.&” While Muir is consumed by grief, Johnson, a champion of society&’s most pressing debates via the pages of the nation&’s most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back. The pact they form marks a watershed moment, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park, and launching an environmental battle that captivates the nation and ushers in the beginning of the American environmental movement. Beautifully rendered, deeply researched, and inspiring, Guardians of the Valley is a moving story of friendship, the written word, and the transformative power of nature. It is also a timely and powerful &“origin story&” as the toweringly complex environmental challenges we face today become increasingly urgent.
Copyright:
1984

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
480 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781982144487
Related ISBNs:
9781982144463
Publisher:
Scribner
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Muir-Hanna Trust
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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