John Muir, Mary Colwell
John Muir, Mary Colwell
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John Muir
The Scotsman Who Saved America's Wild Places

Author: Mary Colwell

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 01/12/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

John Muir is regarded as the 'father of America's national parks' and is a towering figure in the history of that country's involvement with ecology. Born into a harsh home in Dunbar, Scotland he would often escape to revel in the birds and wildlife of the area. When his father suddenly uprooted the family and moved to the United States, the oppression he associated with his childhood continued - and so did his involvement with the natural world. Despite the difficulty of his formative years Muir grew up to be a man of great joy - first an inventor and then an explorer, he found his haven in the mountains of Sierra Nevada. He was a fascinating character: on the one hand a recluse, who sought solitude, and on the other a passionate activist, determined to save the places he loved. A strong believer in both God and the essential goodness of humanity, he was the founder and first president of the Sierra Club. This wonderful memoir pays tribute to a giant of ecology and is essential reading for lovers of natural history.

About The Author

Mary Colwell is an award winning TV, radio and internet producer, who makes programmes for the BBC and the independent sector, mainly on nature and the environment. She is also a presenter and public speaker, a feature writer for The Tablet and a consultant on the relationship between religion and the natural world. In the last 4 years, she has won 14 major broadcasting awards, including a Gold for the Best Internet Production in the Sony Radio Academy Awards.Sir Jonathon Porritt is an environmentalist and writer, a former Chair of the UK Ecology Party (now the Green Party) and a co-founder of Fprum for the Future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on April 17, 2022

Absolutely wonderful, John Muir is a fascinating person, fully explored in this biography. Loved it. 😍......more

Goodreads review by Kent Walker on January 19, 2022

A beautifully written book about a beautiful man. It will reignite or awaken the deep spirituality and meaning to be found in nature.......more

Goodreads review by Ruben on January 09, 2024

Wel written, very interesting read! I did find it somewhat out of balance, with many many pages dedicated to describing birds in his childhood, and just a few sentences dedicated to his trips around the world. Still, as a whole it gives a beautiful description of John Muirs life and influence. Glad t......more

Goodreads review by Star on March 14, 2015

This look into one of the founding father's of federal reserve land that managed to preserve some of the final pristine landscapes of the Wild West, now recognized as some of the most visited National Parks, is absolutely amazing. I have always loved biology and geography subjects in school, yet som......more

Goodreads review by Matt on June 11, 2022

This is one of those books where a good writer meets a good topic. John Muir is of course impressive, inspiring, and interesting. But Colwell is an erudite, clear writer, who doesn't merely convey the narrative, but whose lovely prose isn't obtrusive either. She capably distills many threads and Mui......more

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