About this title: In his stirring biography, Frederick Turner, the distinguished writer and cultural historian, captures the legendary scale of the life of an American icon. Immigrant, inventor, botanist, and founder of the conservation movement, John Muir (1838-1914) truly led those of his time-and now ours-to rediscover the natural beauty of this land. From his harsh childhood in Scotland and on a Wisconsin pioneer farm, to his rugged, solitary explorations all over America and especially in the Sierras, to his passionate battle, in person and in his writings, to save and celebrate our wilderness, Muir was ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: PB
Publisher: Perseus Publishing, Cambridge, MA
Date Published: (2000) 1st ptg
ISBN-13:9780738203751ISBN:0738203750
Description: B&W illustrations. fine, wraps (softcover) 418pp. ISBN 0738203750 The author, a distinguished writer and cultural historian, captures the legendary scale of John Muir's extraordinary life. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DA CAPO PR
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780738203751ISBN:0738203750
Description: New. "In his stirring biography, Frederick Turner, the distinguished writer and cultural historian, captures the legendary scale of the life of an American icon. Immigrant, inventor, botanist, and founder o" read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Paperbound
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780738203751ISBN:0738203750
Description: Illustrated with Photographs. Near Fine. 0738203750. 417pp. Account of the extraordinary life of John Muir, founder of the conservation movement. read more
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