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100 1 _aMuir, John,
_d1838-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Mountains of California
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aBeth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- California
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aNaturalists -- United States -- Biography
653 _aMuir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
653 _aNatural history -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
653 _aMountain ecology -- California
653 _aMountain ecology -- Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
653 _aSierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10012
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