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100 1 _aMuir, John,
_d1838-1914
245 1 2 _aA Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf
246 1 _aA 1000-mile walk to the Gulf
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-20
520 _a"A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf" by John Muir is a personal narrative written in the late 19th century. The work describes Muir's adventurous journey as he embarks on a thousand-mile trek from Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico, documenting his observations of nature and the landscapes he encounters along the way. The book reveals Muir's deep passion for botany and the wilderness as he explores various regions, reflecting on their natural beauty and his profound connection to the environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for Muir's journey, beginning with his reflections on his longing to explore the southern landscapes after recovering from an eye injury. With a sense of exhilaration, he outlines his plans to walk south through Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and into Florida, expressing his love for nature and botany. On the first day, Muir joyfully steps into the wild Kentucky woodlands, experiencing a mix of exhilaration and solitude. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the natural beauty surrounding him, including the grand oak trees and lush landscapes, while he encounters various characters along his route, offering insights into the region's culture and environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aNaturalists -- United States -- Biography
653 _aCuba -- Description and travel
653 _aSouthern States -- Description and travel
653 _aWalking -- United States
653 _aMuir, John, 1838-1914 -- Diaries
653 _aMuir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Southern States
653 _aPlants -- Southern States
653 _aNatural history -- Southern States
653 _aNatural history -- Cuba
700 1 _aBadè, William Frederic,
_d1871-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60749
999 _c101575
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