The Story of My Boyhood and Youth

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth is a memoir written by John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher. In this book, Muir recounts his early life in Scotland and his family's emigration to the United States in 1849. He describes his childhood experiences in Wisconsin, where he developed a deep love and fascination for nature, particularly the forests and wildlife of the Midwest.Muir's memoir also chronicles his travels and adventures throughout the American wilderness, including his famous trek through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. He shares his observations and insights on the natural world, as well as his thoughts on conservation and environmentalism.Throughout the book, Muir's love for nature and his passion for preserving it for future generations shines through. His vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encountered and the creatures he encountered in his travels make for a compelling and inspiring read. The Story of My Boyhood and Youth is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's greatest environmentalists.1912. With illustrations from sketches by the author. Scottish-born American naturalist, traveler and writer who devoted much of his life to saving the natural beauties of the West from destruction by commercial exploitation. Muir uses his diverse skills to vividly portray nature's life and death struggles on his family's Wisconsin farm in The Story of My Boyhood and Youth and how his childhood observations foreshadow the conservationist he would become. Contents: A Boyhood in Scotland; A New World; Life on a Wisconsin Farm; A Paradise of Birds; Young Hunters; The Ploughboy; Knowledge and Inventions; and The World and the University. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.