Letters to a Friend - Muir, John
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I wish that you could have seen the edge of the snow-cloud which hovered, oh, so soothingly, down to the grand Pilot Peak brows, discharging its heaven-begotten snows with such unmistakable gentleness and moving perhaps with conscious love from pine to pine as if bestowing separate and independent blessings upon each. In a few hours we climbed under and into this glorious storm-cloud. What a harvest of crystal flowers and what wind songs were gathered from the spiry firs and the long fringy arms of the Lambert pine! -from "Yosemite, [1871]" Perhaps the most important of the founders of the…mehr

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I wish that you could have seen the edge of the snow-cloud which hovered, oh, so soothingly, down to the grand Pilot Peak brows, discharging its heaven-begotten snows with such unmistakable gentleness and moving perhaps with conscious love from pine to pine as if bestowing separate and independent blessings upon each. In a few hours we climbed under and into this glorious storm-cloud. What a harvest of crystal flowers and what wind songs were gathered from the spiry firs and the long fringy arms of the Lambert pine! -from "Yosemite, [1871]" Perhaps the most important of the founders of the modern conservation movement and an immense influence on animal-rights philosophies, John Muir was a champion of the preservation of unspoiled wilderness. His studies and surveys of Yosemite Valley and the Sierra Nevada mountains in the late 19th century-and his love of their untamed beauty-led directly to federal protection of vast ranges of virgin Western lands. This collection of letters Muir wrote as a university student in the 1860s and '70s to his "spiritual mother," botanist Mrs. Ezra Carr, offer a fascinating look at the legendary naturalist as a young man. Dispatched mostly from Yosemite Valley, where he was working as a sheepherder, they reveal the shaping of the philosophies that would later dominate Muir's work. A legend of the American West and the careful guardianship of the environment-as well as the freedom the natural world represents-Muir's writings are must reading for anyone who appreciates the wild splendor of our planet. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Muir's Studies of the Sierra, and Steep Trails. OF INTEREST TO: fans of John Muir's life and work, armchair naturalists AUTHOR BIO: Scottish-American naturalist, explorer, and writer JOHN MUIR (1838-1914) helped found the Sierra Club in 1892, and served as its first president. He wrote numerous articles for such publications as Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, and the New York Tribune; among his many books are The Mountains of California (1894), Our National Parks (1901), The Yosemite (1912), and Travels in Alaska (1915).
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John Muir (1838-1914) was a pioneering naturalist, environmentalist, and writer whose profound influence on the conservation movement is still felt today. Born in Scotland and emigrating to the United States in 1849, Muir's deep connection with nature began in the wilderness of the American West. His extensive travels through the Sierra Nevada, the Yosemite Valley, and Alaska provided him with a wealth of experiences that he eloquently shared through his writings. Muir's work, including notable books like Steep Trails, reflects his passion for the American wilderness and his commitment to preserving it. His vivid descriptions of landscapes and insightful observations on natural history underscore his belief in the intrinsic value of nature and the necessity of its conservation. Muir was a key figure in the establishment of national parks and a co-founder of the Sierra Club, advocating for the protection of natural environments against the encroachments of industrialization. His legacy is marked by a deep respect for the natural world and a commitment to environmentalism that continues to inspire nature enthusiasts and conservationists. Muir's writings remain a touchstone for those seeking to understand and appreciate the beauty and significance of the wilderness.