
Our National Parks - by John Muir
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PREFACE
CHAPTER I The Wild Parks and Forest Reservations of the West
CHAPTER II The Yellowstone National Park
CHAPTER III The Yosemite National Park
CHAPTER IV The Forests of the Yosemite Park
CHAPTER V The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park
CHAPTER VI Among the Animals of the Yosemite
A richly illustrated journey invites listeners to wander through America’s most spectacular wild places. From the towering sequoias of California to the thunder‑storm‑splashed Sierras, each photograph captures the texture of forest, mountain and desert with a quiet reverence that feels almost cinematic. The author’s own love of the land shines through, encouraging a personal connection to these landscapes.
A detailed map at the book’s opening charts every national park, monument and forest, guiding the ear through a network of protected lands that span the continent. Brief entries introduce iconic sites such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, while also naming lesser‑known treasures like Mesa Verde and the Petrified Forest. The accompanying index and tables, painstakingly compiled from hard‑to‑find data, add a scholarly layer to the visual feast.
Beyond the stunning imagery, the work serves as a gentle call to stewardship. By sharing the beauty and practical value of these natural reserves, it hopes to inspire listeners to visit, appreciate, and help safeguard them for future generations.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (535K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2019-12-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1838–1914
A restless wanderer with a gift for vivid prose, he helped readers see wild places as something to love and protect. His books and essays were a powerful force behind the early conservation movement in the United States.
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