9781982144463
Guardians of the valley : John Muir and the friendship that saved Yosemite
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First Scribner hardcover edition.
"In June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir-iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher-meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long,the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men areconfronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced "the grandest of all the special temples of Nature." While Muir is consumed by grief, Johnson, a champion of society's most pressing debatesvia the pages of the nation's most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back. The pact they form marks a watershed moment, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park, and launching an environmental battle that captivates the nation and ushers in the beginning of the American environmental movement. Beautifully rendered, deeply researched, and inspiring, Guardians of the Valley is a moving story of friendship, the written word, and the transformative power of nature. It is alsoa timely and powerful "origin story" as the toweringly complex environmental challenges we face today become increasingly urgent"--
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| Location | Call Number / Shelving Location |
Barcode | Status / Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham Free Library | 333.7209 KING (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
52119300251274 |
Checked out 06/19/2023 |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||
| Naples Library | 920 KIN (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
52124300441180 |
Checked out 06/20/2023 |
| Victor Farmington Library | 333.72 KIN (Text) Adult Nonfiction New Materials |
52128301050437 |
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