The Mountains Of California - John Muir - Bog

The Mountains of California is a classic book written by John Muir, an American naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher. The book is a collection of essays that describe the geography, flora, and fauna of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Muir's vivid descriptions of the mountains and their inhabitants are both lyrical and informative, capturing the beauty and majesty of the natural world. He writes about the different types of trees that grow in the mountains, including the giant sequoias, and the animals that call the area home, such as bears, deer, and mountain lions.The book also includes Muir's reflections on the relationship between humans and nature, and the importance of preserving wild places for future generations. His writing is infused with a deep love and respect for the natural world, and his passion for conservation and environmentalism is evident throughout.Overall, The Mountains of California is a timeless work of nature writing that continues to inspire readers today. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the outdoors, appreciates the beauty of the natural world, and cares about the future of our planet.There are two trees in the Sierra forests that are never blown down, so long as they continue in sound health. These are the Juniper and the Dwarf Pine of the summit peaks. Their stiff, crooked roots grip the storm-beaten ledges like eagles' claws, while their lithe, cord-like branches bend round compliantly, offering but slight holds for winds, however violent. The other alpine conifers--the Needle Pine, Mountain Pine, Two-leaved Pine, and Hemlock Spruce--are never thinned out by this agent to any destructive extent, on account of their admirable toughness and the closeness of their growth. In general the same is true of the giants of the lower zones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.