Travels in Alaska by John Muir
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| Author | Muir, John, 1838-1914 |
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| Title | Travels in Alaska |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Harold Wood and Andrew Sly |
| Summary | "Travels in Alaska" by John Muir is a travelogue and natural history account written in the late 19th century. The book details Muir's expeditions into Alaska, capturing the majesty of its landscapes, glaciers, and ecosystems, while also exploring his reflections on nature and the human experience in these wild spaces. At the start of the book, Muir sets the stage for his journey to Alaska, describing his previous explorations in California's Sierra Nevada and his eagerness to explore the northern landscapes. He embarks on a voyage through Puget Sound and the Alexander Archipelago, filled with vivid imagery of the ocean, the marine life he encounters, and the lush forests that frame the coastline. Muir's writing captures both the beauty and the challenges of travel, painting a picture of the wild land he is witnessing with a sense of awe and reverence for its natural splendor. He introduces readers to the characters of his journey, including local residents and fellow travelers, and recounts his experiences navigating the unique hazards of exploration in this remote wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Alaska -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Naturalists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Muir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Alaska |
| Subject | Conservationists -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7345 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 178 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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