Publisher's Synopsis
Alaska Days With John Muir (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by Samuel Hall Young, originally published in 1915. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences in Alaska with the famous naturalist John Muir. The two men met in 1879 when Young was a Presbyterian missionary in Alaska, and Muir was exploring the region. The book recounts their travels together through the wilderness of Alaska, including their adventures in Glacier Bay and their encounters with native Alaskan tribes. The book also includes Muir's observations on the natural world and his philosophy on conservation. This large print edition is designed for easier reading for those with visual impairments or difficulty reading small print. Overall, Alaska Days With John Muir is a fascinating account of two men's exploration of Alaska and their shared love of nature.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.