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_aMuir, John, _d1838-1914 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Mountains of California |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 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.) | ||
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