John Muir was perhaps this country's most famous and influential naturalist. If it weren't for John Muir and his writings, we probably would not have Yosemite National Park as we know it today. He was also involved in the creation of the Grand Canyon, Kings Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Mt. Rainier National Parks. Additionally, his writings about Alaska led to further preservation of the landscape over time. Because of his influential writings and role in the creation of multiple parks, he is often called "The Father of Our National Park System."
From his home in Martinez, California, now the site of John Muir National Historic Site, John Muir penned his most impassioned defenses of wild plains, helped define the mission of the National Park Service, and launched an enduring national conservation movement. Photos by George H. H. Huey. 16 pages.
- By Ariel Rubissow
- Paper
- Trim size: 9" x 9"
- ISBN: 978-0911408911
