The Pathless Way: John Muir and American WildernessUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1984 - 408 pages Chronicles the experiences of John Muir and discusses how his life in the wilderness of Wisconsin helped influence his ideas, how his travels shaped his ethical views, how he became an advocate for national parks, and other related topics. |
Contents
A NOTE TO THE READER xvii | 1 |
THE GLACIAL EYE | 28 |
THE PATHLESS WAY AND THE RANGE OF LIGHT | 65 |
Copyright | |
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