John Muir America’s First Environmentalist
John Muir America’s First Environmentalist by Kathryn Lasky is a reprint edition published by Candlewick Press on March 1, 2014. This 45-page book presents the inspiring story of John Muir, one of America’s most dedicated environmentalists, through quotes from his diaries and accompanied by evocative acrylic paintings by Stan Fellows. The narrative follows Muir’s journey from Scotland to various landscapes across the United States, highlighting his deep love for nature and his significant contributions to environmental conservation.
Readers will find a detailed account of Muir’s life as a writer, scholar, and naturalist, emphasizing his commitment to preserving wilderness areas, including the establishment of Yosemite National Park. The book explores themes of environmental conservation and the importance of nature, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography, historical accounts, and the intersection of science and nature. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for a juvenile audience, offering insights into Muir’s legacy and the ongoing work of the Sierra Club he founded in 1892.
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Quoting from John Muir’s diaries, Kathryn Lasky tells the inspiring tale of one of America’s most dedicated environmentalists, aided by Stan Fellows’s evocative, dramatic acrylic paintings.
From the meadows of Scotland to the farms of Wisconsin, from the swamps of Florida to the Alaskan tundra, John Muir loved the land. Born in 1838, he was a writer, a scholar, an inventor, a shepherd, a farmer, and an explorer, but above all, he was a naturalist. John Muir was particularly devoted to the high cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoia trees that, through his careful influence, were set aside as one of the first national parks in America – Yosemite. Here is the life story of the man who, moved by a commitment to wilderness everywhere, founded the Sierra Club in 1892, a conservation group that carries on his crucial work to this day.
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