My First Summer in the Sierra

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The narrative chronicles John Muir's transformative journey into California's Sierra Nevada Mountains after a near-fatal factory accident. His encounters with the region's stunning flora, fauna, and landscapes in 1869 profoundly shaped his perception of nature. Compiled from his early journals and sketches, this personal account offers a glimpse into the life of the visionary who pioneered the national parks system. Readers are invited to join Muir on an inspiring botanical and geological adventure that laid the groundwork for the contemporary environmental movement.