John Muir transformed the way America understands wilderness. Known as the father of the national parks, his writing inspired presidents, shaped the modern conservation movement, and helped establish the belief that wild places should be protected for their beauty, spiritual value, and importance to future generations.
Born in Scotland and raised in a strict religious home, Muir found freedom in nature. After immigrating to the United States, he became an explorer, writer, naturalist, and environmental activist whose journeys through Yosemite and the American West changed public attitudes toward the natural world.
In this expanded biography, Mary Colwell reveals the faith, vision, and adventurous spirit behind one of the most influential environmentalists in American history and shows why John Muir's legacy matters more than ever in an age of climate change and ecological loss.
| ISBN: | 9780281092680 |
| Publication date: | 22nd June 2027 |
| Author: | Mary Colwell |
| Publisher: | SPCK Publishing an imprint of Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: historical, political and military Biography: religious and spiritual Autobiography: historical, political and military National parks and nature reserves: general interest |
John Muir transformed the way America understands wilderness. Known as the father of the national parks, his writing inspired presidents, shaped the modern conservation movement, and helped establish the belief that wild places should be protected for their beauty, spiritual value, and importance to future generations.Born in Scotland and raised in a strict religious home, Muir found freedom in nature.
John Muir features in the following genres: Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: religious and spiritual, Autobiography: historical, political and military, National parks and nature reserves: general interest
Hardback, CD-Audio, Paperback, Ebook. £22.49, down from the £24.99 cover price. Pre-order. 22nd June 2027.
John Muir was written by Mary Colwell and published by SPCK Publishing an imprint of Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
John Muir has 320 pages
£22.49, reduced from £24.99. Pre-order. 22nd June 2027.