John Muir

Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879 (eBook, ePUB)

A Friendship in Letters: Nature, Conservation, and Spirituality with John Muir

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879," John Muir reflects on his profound connections with nature and his philosophical musings, encapsulating the essence of his environmental advocacy and love for the wilderness. Composed as a series of intimate letters, Muir'Äôs literary style intertwines poetic lyricism with scientific observation, portraying not only the stunning landscapes of the American West but also the emotional and intellectual resonance these experiences evoke. These letters serve as a lens into Muir's deep appreciation for nature'Äôs intricate beauty and his burgeoning conviction that it must be preserved, thus situating the work within the larger context of 19th-century American romanticism and the nascent conservation movement. John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, played an instrumental role in the early conservation movement, influencing the establishment of national parks in the United States. His personal experiences growing up in the serene landscape of Scotland and later immersing himself in the untamed beauty of California catalyzed his profound respect for the natural world. Muir's letters to Mrs. Carr reveal his philosophical evolution and the development of his ideas about nature and humanity's relationship to it, enkindled by their shared scholarly interests. For readers seeking an insightful glimpse into the mind of one of America'Äôs foremost naturalists, "Letters to a Friend" is an essential read. It offers not only a personal perspective on Muir'Äôs life and thoughts but also an enduring message about the importance of preserving the natural world, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of environmental literature, history, and philosophy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 225
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066093365
• Artikelnr.: 59239152

Autorenporträt

John Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor.[2] Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir and Muir Glacier. In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130 mile long distance route, was named in honor of him. In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings inspired readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is today referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and the National Park Service has produced a short documentary about his life. Muir has been considered 'an inspiration to both Scots and Americans'. Muir's biographer, Steven J. Holmes, believes that Muir has become "one of the patron saints of twentieth-century American environmental activity," both political and recreational. As a result, his writings are commonly discussed in books and journals, and he is often quoted by nature photographers such as Ansel Adams. "Muir has profoundly shaped the very categories through which Americans understand and envision their relationships with the natural world," writes Holmes. Muir was noted for being an ecological thinker, political spokesman, and religious prophet, whose writings became a personal guide into nature for countless individuals, making his name "almost ubiquitous" in the modern environmental consciousness. According to author William Anderson, Muir exemplified "the archetype of our oneness with the earth",[ while biographer Donald Worster says he believed his mission was "...saving the American soul from total surrender to materialism.":403 On April 21, 2013, the first ever John Muir Day was celebrated in Scotland, which marked the 175th anniversary of his birth, paying homage to the conservationist.