In the summer of 1869; John Muir; a young Scottish immigrant; joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country.First published in 1911; My First Summer in the Sierra incorporates the lyrical accounts and sketches he produced during his four-month stay in the Yosemite River Valley and the High Sierra. His record tracks that memorable experience; describing in picturesque terms the majestic vistas; flora and fauna; and other breathtaking natural wonders of the area.Today Muir is recognized as one of the most important and influential naturalists and nature writers in America. This book; the most popular of the author’s works; will delight environmentalists and nature lovers with its exuberant observations.
#134412 in Books Dover Publications Inc. 1991-11-20 1991-11-20Ingredients: Example IngredientsFormat: UnabridgedOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .40 x 5.20l; .22 #File Name: 0486268721128 pagesAbraham Lincoln
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Amazing Book - And A Great BargainBy Art TurnerI am hesitant to say much of anything about a historic figure as iconic as Abraham Lincoln; simply because I feel that there is very little to say that hasn't been said; and said better; already. Two brief points; then:1) In addition to being one of our greatest presidents; Lincoln was also one of our greatest WRITERS. Certainly as a rhetorician he has had few peers - Dr. King is the only American who springs to mind.2) If you're think about buying this; JUST DO IT. Jeez - it's only a buck fifty. What have you got to lose?PS Here's a great big "THANK YOU" to Dover Publications for making this and other fine books available at such an economical price. I don't know how you guys do it; but please; DON'T STOP!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. All the big Lincoln speechesBy unclesmrgolFor the person; from elementary school through college; studying Lincoln or the American Civil War; this book is a comprehensive guide to Lincoln's public face. From his early "stump" speeches through the Gettysburg Address; it's here; and very inexpensive.Like the rest of the Dover Thrift Series; the book is not printed on the best paper nor with the best binding; but the font is quite readable and the material riveting; and the book is of high enough quality construction to allow you to annotate without ruining the obverse page.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful to have on handBy Gabriel PfeferNice little collection of speeches and quotes to have in your library to use as needed. Was given to me as a gift; and I've delved into it from time to time. Not particularly essential though as most of the content can be turned up online much quicker than the time it takes to find in the book.
