“These temple destroyers, devotees of ravaging commercialism, seem to have a perfect contempt for Nature, and, instead of lifting their eyes to the God of the mountains, lift them to the Almighty Dollar.”
Quote by John Muir
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Nature Writings: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, My First Summer in the Sierra, the Mountains of California, Stickeen, Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of various works that delve into the author's profound connection with the natural world. It includes personal reflections on boyhood and youth, as well as detailed accounts of the author's first summer in the Sierra Nevada and his explorations in the mountains of California. Additionally, the collection features the story of Stickeen, a narrative of survival and companionship in the wilderness, and a selection of essays that further explore the author's observations and thoughts on nature. more
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