Audiobooks by John Muir

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Audiobook

"Before he became one of America’s most influential environmental voices, John Muir was a curious Scottish immigrant boy growing up on the Wisconsin frontier. This honest and vivid memoir traces his journey from a strict religious upbringing to the early stirrings of a lifelong love for nature. In simple yet moving detail, Muir recalls farm life, his inventive mechanical creations, and the challenges of a hard pioneer existence. What shines through is his relentless curiosity about the natural world and the quiet strength that would later shape the U.S. conservation movement. A compelling read for fans of nature writing, American history, and personal memoirs, this book offers a glimpse into the early mind of the man who helped inspire the creation of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Club."

John Muir (Author), Pete MacDonald (Narrator)

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My First Summer In The Sierra

"In My First Summer in the Sierra, John Muir recounts his transformative journey through California’s Sierra Nevada in the summer of 1869. As a young Scottish-American naturalist, Muir joins a crew of shepherds driving a flock of sheep to the high mountain meadows. Through vivid and poetic descriptions, he captures the breathtaking landscapes, towering sequoias, rushing rivers, and vast granite peaks. Muir’s keen observations of the flora, fauna, and geology of the region, combined with his deep spiritual connection to nature, reflect his evolving philosophy of wilderness preservation. His journal entries, written with enthusiasm and reverence, reveal his profound love for the Sierra and his growing advocacy for protecting its beauty. This classic work, filled with wonder and awe, is a cornerstone of American nature writing and played a key role in inspiring the conservation movement and the creation of national parks. Cover Photo by gali: https://www.pexels.com/photo/trees-near-mountain-640907/"

John Muir (Author), Evan Schmitt (Narrator)

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The Yosemite | A Nature Story for Sleep: A soothing reading for relaxation and sleep

"Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of 'The Yosemite' by John Muir, brought to life by Slumber Studios with the calming voice of Andrew Bond. This classic work, narrated to promote relaxation and a restful night's sleep, is perfect for nature enthusiasts and listeners of all ages. 'The Yosemite' invites you on a journey through one of America's most magnificent natural landscapes. Muir's vivid descriptions of towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and serene meadows will transport you to the heart of this breathtaking wilderness. Through his eyes, you will experience the wonder and majesty of Yosemite Valley, as well as the rich flora and fauna that inhabit this iconic national park. This timeless exploration of nature's beauty and tranquility is ideal for unwinding before bed. Whether you struggle with insomnia, general restlessness, or simply enjoy a calming story to end your day, our audiobooks are crafted to guide you into a deep, peaceful slumber. So settle in, relax, and let Andrew Bond's soothing narration transport you to the splendor of Yosemite, as it unfolds in all its natural glory. Our audiobooks are designed with your peace in mind, featuring a slower narration pace and gentle background music to ensure a smooth transition into sleep. If you're seeking a serene way to end your day and enrich your mind, 'The Yosemite' is the perfect choice. Just press play, get comfortable, and let Andrew's gentle voice guide you through this magnificent landscape. Awake in the morning feeling refreshed and inspired."

John Muir (Author), Andrew Bond (Narrator)

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A Wind Storm In The Forest

"In this essay, Muir tells his experience of climbing to the top of a tree and riding it for hours through a wild Sierra storm. As he writes, “the danger to life and limb is hardly greater than one would experience crouching deprecatingly beneath a roof.” This selection is part of the full length audiobook, "Storm: Stories of Survival From Land and Sea.""

John Muir (Author), Terrence Aselford (Narrator)

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An Audio Bundle: Storm & Deep Blue

"Most people associate storms and other big weather with death-with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they're likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that. They tell us about what happens when people find that treacherous weather-or when it finds them-and we are reminded of the fragility of life, the capriciousness of Nature's will, and how little we can do when both cross paths. In Deep Blue, for those who dare, things often go wrong under the sea. Such tragedies, spurred by the booming interest in the Titanic and the Andrea Doria, have been the focus of tremendous literature form the world's finest authors. Deep Blue offers compelling tales of shipwrecks and salvage, submarine adventure and free diving, nautical survival and cannibalism."

Farley Mowat, Gordon Chaplin, Herman Melville, Jack Lemoyne, Jack London, John Muir, John Vaillant, Michael Groom, Nathaniel Philbrick, Patrick O'brian, Philip Ashton, Richard Byrd, Rick Bass, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rockwell Kent, Sebastian Junger, Stephen Crane, Whitney Balliett (Author), Barrett Whitener, Gary Telles, Nick Sampson, Richard Rohan, Rick Foucheux, Terence Aselford (Narrator)

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A Near View of the High Sierra

"There's nothing better than curling up in bed with a good book. With this audiobook from the Audiobooks.com Bedtime Sleep Stories Collection, you can improve upon that beloved tradition with soothing bedtime stories specially crafted to help you unwind and relax. In this essay, Muir talks about nature and wildlife in California. Audiobooks.com Bedtime Sleep Stories Collection titles are available exclusively on Audiobooks.com."

John Muir (Author), Chris Henry Coffey (Narrator)

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The Snow and Wild Wool

"There's nothing better than curling up in bed with a good book. With this audiobook from the Audiobooks.com Bedtime Sleep Stories Collection, you can improve upon that beloved tradition with soothing bedtime stories specially crafted to help you unwind and relax. This short story collection from John Muir, one of America's first and finest writers on the wilderness of the American West, contains "The Snow", and "Wild Wool". Audiobooks.com Bedtime Sleep Stories Collection titles are available exclusively on Audiobooks.com."

John Muir (Author), Chris Henry Coffey (Narrator)

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My First Summer in the Sierra

"'My First Summer in the Sierra' (1911) takes inspiration from Muir’s journals of the months he spent between June and September 1869 as a shepherd in the Sierras. Muir went on to built a cabin along Yosemite Creek, where he lived for two years. He designed it in such a way that a portion of the stream flowed through it, as he wanted to enjoy its music. From French Bar to Mono Lake and the Yosemite Valley, he was awestruck by everything he saw. The antics of the smallest 'insect people' amazed him as much as stunted thousand-year old Juniper trees growing with inconceivable tenacity from tiny cracks in the stone. In this novel, he tells of the nature in the Sierra, and of his ascension of Mt. Hoffman and other local peaks. - John Muir (1838-1914) was a Scottish-American author and naturalist, who is traditionally considered to be the 'Father of the National Parks'. Born in Dunbar (East Lothian), he spent his childhood exploring the area, and that is where his love of nature first bloomed. In 1849, his family emigrated to Portage, Wisconsin for religious reasons. At 22, he joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from which he never graduated, as he preferred to take a multitude of different classes in the variety of subjects he was interested him, such as chemistry, botany and geology. In 1866, whilst working at an Indianapolis wagon wheel factory, he got into a serious accident and almost lost his sight. When he recovered, he decided to follow his dreams and explore nature. In September 1867, he walked from Kentucky to Florida, later describing the trip in his 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf.' In 1868, he boarded a ship to Cuba, then later on sailed to New York City, from whence he travelled to California. From there, he decided to visit Yosemite, which he had long read about. He was one of the first to infer that the landscape there must have been formed by glaciers, a widely disputed theory at the time. Muir wrote countless essays, books and letters recounting his adventures out in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada, which have been read by millions. He played a vital role in the preservation of natural areas, and the creations of Yosemite and Sequoia National Park, amongst many others."

John Muir (Author), Adrian Praetzellis (Narrator)

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A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf

"In early March 1867, Muir was injured while working at a wagon wheels factory: a tool he was using slipped and struck him in the eye. This accident changed the course of his life. He was confined to a darkened room for six weeks, worried he’d lost his sight forever. When he did recover, the world looked completely different and life had taken on a new meaning for him. Muir later said, 'This affliction has driven me to the sweet fields. God has to nearly kill us sometimes, to teach us lessons.' From that point on, he determined to 'be true to myself' and follow his dream of exploring and studying plants. A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf recounts Muir's walk of approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from Indiana to Florida. He did not follow a specific route, only going by the 'wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find.' This journal is the earliest of Muir's writings and autobiographically bridges the period between 'The Story of my Boyhood and Youth' and 'My First Summer in the Sierra.' - John Muir (1838-1914) was a Scottish-American author and naturalist, who is traditionally considered to be the 'Father of the National Parks'. Born in Dunbar (East Lothian), he spent his childhood exploring the area, and that is where his love of nature first bloomed. In 1849, his family emigrated to Portage, Wisconsin for religious reasons. At 22, he joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from which he never graduated, as he preferred to take a multitude of different classes in the variety of subjects he was interested him, such as chemistry, botany and geology. In 1866, whilst working at an Indianapolis wagon wheel factory, he got into a serious accident and almost lost his sight. When he recovered, he decided to follow his dreams and explore nature. In September 1867, he walked from Kentucky to Florida, later describing the trip in his 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf.' In 1868, he boarded a ship to Cuba, then later on sailed to New York City, from whence he travelled to California. From there, he decided to visit Yosemite, which he had long read about. He was one of the first to infer that the landscape there must have been formed by glaciers, a widely disputed theory at the time. Muir wrote countless essays, books and letters recounting his adventures out in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada, which have been read by millions. He played a vital role in the preservation of natural areas, and the creations of Yosemite and Sequoia National Park, amongst many others."

John Muir (Author), Mary Ann Spiegel (Narrator)

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The Yosemite

"John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir travelled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing stirring portraits of the area’s wildlife, waterfalls, valleys, meadows, giant sequoias groves, lakes, mountains, , and glaciers. About Yosemite Falls, he writes, “At the top of the fall they seem to burst forth in irregular spurts from some grand, throbbing mountain heart.”"

John Muir (Author), Don Gentry (Narrator)

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The Yosemite

"For two years Scots-born John Muir lived in a small cabin along the Yosemite creek, observing the valley’s natural beauty and reading Emerson under the stars. The experience forged a lifelong affinity with the site, which would result in its establishment as a national park in 1890. Originally written as a guidebook to the park, The Yosemite describes every aspect of wildlife and landscape that one might encounter there. In exuberant and reverent language, Muir presents its scaling peaks, winding rivers and thunderous creeks, and gives observations on nearly every plant, animal, and geological feature. With childlike awe he rides in avalanches, rushes to witness floods, and climbs rocks under waterfalls. The Yosemite is Muir’s ode to nature and the magnificence of the outdoors."

John Muir (Author), Nick Mcardle (Narrator)

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Wilderness Essays

"Part of John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his name: forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of Muir's finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra."

John Muir (Author), Steven Brand (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by John Muir

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