John Muir: Nature's Visionary.(Book Review)

From: The Journal of Environmental Education | Date: September 22, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

John Muir: Nature's Visionary, by Gretel Ehrlich. Washington, DC: National Geographic Books. 2000. 240 pages. $35.00. Hardcover. ISBN 0-7922-7954-9.

John Muir (1838-1914) was a citizen of the Earth, dedicated to its preservation. He inspired many people and challenged others to explore the world first-hand and close-up--to climb the mountains, marvel at the flowers, and share life with the creator and all citizens of Earth.

Gretel Ehrlich explores Muir's life and--with the aid of photographs from the John Muir Historical Society, Richard Hamilton Smith, Galen Rowell, Tony ...

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