Charming, surprising, and beautiful.
A sample of the locations featured: Half Dome Yosemite Falls Glacier Point Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Hetch Hetchy Valley Cathedral Peak Lembert Dome.
A brief passage by Muir accompanies each drawing, and curator Mike Wurtz\'s engaging commentary enlivens the tour.
With easy-to-follow directions plus a simple map for planning an itinerary, visitors can delight in the stunning mountains, waterfalls, and giant sequoias that Muir himself enjoyed, often from the same enduring spot.
Twenty-five of the scenic places that Muir sketched are included in this unique guide designed so that visitors to the majestic park can more easily have their own Muir-inspired adventure.
In sketchbooks, journals, and later articles and books, Muir drew what he saw to convey Yosemite\'s gorgeous landscapes and ultimately help ignite the global national parks movement.
A good many of these visitors are inspired by the example set by the renowned naturalist John Muir, who had some of his most transformational experiences there. --Andrea Wulf, author The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt\'s New World Every day, Yosemite National Park welcomes people from around the world who seek a deeper connection to nature.
The perfect Yosemite guidebook for history buffs.
Charming, surprising, and beautiful
