Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879 by John Muir

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Author Muir, John, 1838-1914
Other Carr, Jeanne C. Smith
Title Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Rachael Schultz, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879" by John Muir is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 19th century. This unique work captures Muir's thoughts and reflections as he shares his deep love for nature, especially through the lenses of botany and geology. The letters are addressed to Mrs. Carr, who Muir considers a close friend and mentor, revealing both Muir’s inner life and his experiences in the natural world. At the start of the letters, Muir expresses profound gratitude for Mrs. Carr’s friendship and encouragement, fondly recalling their conversations about nature during his time at the University of Wisconsin. As he writes from various locations, including Yosemite Valley, Muir's correspondence pulses with descriptions of his encounters with flora, the beauty of the landscapes around him, and his ongoing pursuits in scientific observation and invention. The opening portion of the book establishes a heartfelt and contemplative tone, setting the stage for Muir’s spiritual and intellectual journey through nature as he balances his work with his passion for botanical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history -- California
Subject Naturalists -- United States -- Correspondence
Subject Yosemite National Park (Calif.) -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 56130
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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