Alaska Days with John Muir by Samuel Hall Young
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"Alaska Days with John Muir" by Samuel Hall Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the adventures of Young and the famed naturalist John Muir during their explorations in Alaska, highlighting the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness and the profound impact it had on both men. The opening portion sets the stage for their friendship and Muir's insatiable curiosity for nature, while also hinting at
the challenges and dangers that lie ahead. At the start of the narrative, Young reflects on his initial experience in Alaska as a young missionary stationed at Fort Wrangell in 1879. He describes his meeting with John Muir, who arrives with a palpable excitement for the natural world. The two quickly bond over their shared love for exploration, and Muir's character is established as an adventurous spirit eager to ascend the region's mountains. This opening segment presents the backdrop of vast, uncharted wilderness, foreshadowing exhilarating climactic moments as they navigate treacherous terrains, encounter local Indigenous tribes, and experience the awe-inspiring landscapes that ignite Muir's passions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, Samuel Hall, 1847-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15021159 |
| Title | Alaska Days with John Muir |
| Credits | Greg Bergquist, Chris Curnow, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Alaska -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Muir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Alaska |
| Subject | Young, Samuel Hall, 1847-1927 -- Travel -- Alaska |
| Subject | Natural history -- Alaska |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30697 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30697-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 763 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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