TY  - BOOK
AU  - Muir,John
TI  - The Mountains of California
AV  - F850.5QH 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Natural history -- California
KW  - California -- Description and travel
KW  - Naturalists -- United States -- Biography
KW  - Muir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
KW  - Natural history -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
KW  - Mountain ecology -- California
KW  - Mountain ecology -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
KW  - Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
N1  - Release date is 2003-11-01; Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Mountains of California" by John Muir is a naturalistic exploration and literary account written during the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on Muir's deep appreciation for and observations of California's Sierra Nevada, detailing its grandeur and the intricate beauty of its landscapes. The book not only records the physical characteristics of the mountains and their flora and fauna but also expresses a profound reverence for nature.  The opening of "The Mountains of California" captures Muir’s awe of the Sierra Nevada, describing its sweeping landscapes, majestic snow-capped peaks, and diverse ecosystems. He vividly illustrates the region's geographical features, contrasting the fertile Central Valley with the rugged mountains that rise nearby. Muir reflects on the dynamic interplay of light, color, and natural elements in the environment, describing his experiences of joy and reverence while traversing its stunning vistas. He articulates a sense of wonder and a call to connect with the sublime beauty of nature, setting the stage for deeper explorations of the Sierra in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10012
ER  -