The Yosemite by John Muir (1912)

This work is a collection of essays that explore the natural beauty and significance of Yosemite Valley. It describes the valley's unique geology, flora, and fauna, as well as its cultural and spiritual importance to Native American tribes. The author argues for the preservation of the valley from human development and exploitation, emphasizing its value as a national treasure.

By John Muir · First published 1912 · Genre: Nature Writing, Travel Literature, Environmental Literature · 16 chapters

Contents

• The Approach to the Valley
• Winter Storms and Spring Floods
• Snow-Storms
• Snow Banners
• The Trees of the Valley
• The Forest Trees in General
• The Big Trees
• The Flowers
• The Birds
• The South Dome
• The Ancient Yosemite Glaciers
• How Best to Spend One's Yosemite Time
• Early History of the Valley
• Lamon
• Galen Clark
• Hetch Hetchy Valley

More by John Muir

• The Grand Canyon of the Colorado (1902)
• Steep Trails (1918)
• Travels in Alaska (1915)
• The Mountains of California (1894)
• Stickeen (1880)
• The Story of my Boyhood and Youth (1913)
• My First Summer in the Sierra (1911)
• A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (1916)
• All works by John Muir