In God's wilderness

Author: John Muir
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Publication Date: 2005-07-01
Features: A classic work that influenced President Theodore Roosevelt and shaped the minds of several generations of Americans. · "The Story of My Childhood and Youth" is as famous as "Walden," and has been popular in the United States for nearly a century! · Founder of the Sierra Club, "Father of the U.S. National Parks," and "Mountain Thoughts." Muir and Thoreau successively shaped the entire American soul. The author's footsteps have traversed every inch of the American West. A poet is nothing less than a prophet. In his eyes, there is a classical and profound aura. He cannot quietly sit in a corner of the beautiful scenery like David Thoreau; he must take the continent as his stage. Perhaps, this is the most sincere love for nature. — John Burroughs
I have no doubt that when you go to Yosemite to appreciate the scenery, if there is anyone in the world worthy of being a traveling companion, John Muir is undoubtedly the one. — Theodore Roosevelt (26th President of the United States)
"The Story of My Childhood and Youth" describes the author's rich life experiences in the Scottish town of Dumbarton and the wilds of the American West in a fresh style, as well as the beautiful natural scenery, whimsical inventions, and university life. The richness of life is astonishing, and for nearly a century since its publication, it has captivated generations of readers.
"Mountains of California" is a collection of reflections by the author after multiple journeys through the towering mountains of California in adulthood. Muir uses delicate brushstrokes to depict the majestic beauty of the Sierra Nevada, the peculiar snow flags, the tranquil ice lakes, the winding depths of the caves, and the playful Douglas squirrels, one of California's symbols. John Muir's favorite orioles sing sweetly, and the author's thrilling experiences in the highlands of the Sierra are both exhilarating and peaceful to read. His prose is poetic and captivating, drawing readers to yearn for nature.