In 'The Mountains of California', John Muir beautifully captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains through vivid descriptions and stunning original drawings and photographs. Muir's writing style is both poetic and informative, transporting readers to the pristine landscapes he explores in the book. As a founding figure of the modern conservation movement, Muir's work reflects his deep love and admiration for the natural world, making this book a seminal piece of American nature writing. Throughout the book, Muir details his observations of the flora, fauna, and geological features of the mountains, providing valuable insights into the ecological importance of the region. His reverence for the wilderness shines through every page, inspiring readers to appreciate and protect the environment. 'The Mountains of California' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, reminding us of the profound impact of nature on the human spirit.

Known today as a leading center of technological innovation, Mountain View's modern Silicon Valley landscape hides a rich history stretching back to the 1850s.

Famed naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) came to Wisconsin as a boy and studied at the University of Wisconsin. He first came to California in 1868 and devoted six years to the study of the Yosemite Valley. After work in Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, he returned to California in 1880 and made the state his home. One of the heroes of America's conservation movement, Muir deserves much of the credit for making the Yosemite Valley a protected national park and for alerting Americans to the need to protect this and other natural wonders. The mountains of California (1894) is his book length tribute to the beauties of the Sierras. He recounts not only his own journeys by foot through the mountains, glaciers, forests, and valleys, but also the geological and natural history of the region, ranging from the history of glaciers, the patterns of tree growth, and the daily life of animals and insects. While Yosemite naturally receives great attention, Muir also expounds on less well known beauty spots.

A stunning photographic and text portrait of the entire Sierra Nevada mountain range with 135 full-color photographs. Unmatched in price and quality.

Those of us who live in California know that it is an amazing place, and one of the reasons our state is so unique is the incredible diversity of life throughout its length and breadth. This atlas shows what the diversity of life in California is and where such resources are located.

The unique artistic vision of Galen Rowell, one of the world's greatest photographers, is presented in these spectacular landscapes. "The viewer's first reaction to these photographs is awe--they are sheer magic".--Publishers Weekly. 80 color photos.