Our National Parks

audiobook

Our National Parks

by John Muir

EN·~9 hours

Chapters

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (535K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2019-12-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Muir

John Muir

1838–1914

A wanderer, naturalist, and gifted writer, he helped shape the way Americans think about wilderness. His vivid books and journals turned mountains, forests, and glaciers into living presences on the page.

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