Our National Parks

audiobook

Our National Parks

by John Muir

EN·~9 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

Our National Parks - by John Muir

0:02

List of Illustrations

1:41

NOTE

0:23

PREFACE

4:40

CHAPTER I The Wild Parks and Forest Reservations of the West

51:56

CHAPTER II The Yellowstone National Park

54:44

CHAPTER III The Yosemite National Park

30:46

CHAPTER IV The Forests of the Yosemite Park

55:48

CHAPTER V The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park

49:13

CHAPTER VI Among the Animals of the Yosemite

58:39
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Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (535K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Dec 15, 2019

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Muir

John Muir

1838–1914

A restless wanderer of mountains, forests, and glaciers, he turned close observation of the natural world into some of the most influential nature writing in American history. His books and activism helped inspire the protection of Yosemite and other wild places that became central to the national parks idea.

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