Our National Parks

"Our National Parks," Published in 1901 a collection of essays written by John Muir for The Atlantic. It's about his experiences with botanical descriptions, bears, earthquakes, and avalanches, among other things. This collection of essays includes reminiscences of Western parks as well as essential lists of all the flowers. When he describes his real adventures and encounters with other animals and people, the writing comes to life. When Muir tried to persuade Ralph Waldo Emerson to camp with him in Yosemite, he coined the phrase "the mountains are calling." Anyone who has visited or plans to visit Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Yosemite, or Sequoia National Parks will enjoy these. • 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.