The Mountains of California

The Mountains of California, first published in 1894, takes readers on a journey through the Sierra Nevada. Muir's description of this "sublime wilderness of mountains, their snowy summits towering together in crowded abundance, Muir broadly expounds on the storms and avalanches, waterfalls, gardens and meadows, and the exciting animals and beyond" will captivate the reader. He has also demonstrated an insatiable thirst for discovery. His prose and literature blend with scholarly lecture exposition; his geographical and topographical knowledge is undeniably impressive. His geographical and land information is valuable and accurate for delineating the gorges, granite volumes, mountain passages, lakes, trees, waterfalls, birds, wild animals, and weather changes. If you enjoy travelogues, philosophy, and the history of nature writing, this book is a must-read.! • This book is annotated; it includes a detailed biography of the author and original classic illustrations. • The editor has added an active Table of Contents for a better customer experience. • All written words remain as they were written by the author, unedited. • Expands formatting options by giving complete control over fonts, font sizes, and line spacing.