John Muir in Historical Perspective

Edited by Sally M. Miller. Providing a selection of eleven papers held at the 1996 conference of the John Muir Center for Regional Studies of the University of the Pacific, this volume revises and expands popular understanding of Muir's significance. It unearths material on Muir's famous first summer in Yosemite and his influence on other environmentalists in California and beyond. It offers insights into his relationship with his family and friends, as well as analyzes Muir's importance in terms of literary and religious themes. X,265 Seiten mit 27 Abb., broschiert (Peter Lang Verlag 1999) Mängelexemplar/near mint

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