My First Summer in the Sierra is the incredible true story of John
Muir's iconic time spent working in the California mountain range of the
Sierra Nevada's. In this republished edition, read about his experience
that shaped so much of environmental stewardship today.
In the summer of 1869, a young John Muir joined a crew of shepherds
working in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Spending countless hours working with the group, Muir also worked
tirelessly to advocate for the land's protection. His efforts eventually
transpired into the founding of Yosemite Valley as a national park, a
landmark event in the history of United States environmentalism. A
glimpse into Muir's private journals, My First Summer in the Sierra is
the remarkable retelling of his time there. Full of humorous anecdotes
and insightful prose, John Muir personal narrative will likely inspire
you to pack up your belongings and head for the mountains.