John Muir and the Ice That Started a Fire

How a Visionary and the Glaciers of Alaska Changed America

Autori

• Kim Heacox

Parametri

Pagine

264pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Ecologia e Ambiente
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Exploring the interconnectedness of nature and humanity, this dual biography delves into the glaciers of Alaska alongside the life of John Muir, a pivotal figure in America's environmental movement. It highlights Muir's profound influence on the appreciation of wilderness and the importance of preserving natural landscapes. Through vivid storytelling, the book captures the majesty of Alaska's glaciers while chronicling Muir's journey and legacy in advocating for conservation and the beauty of the natural world.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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