Project Gutenberg 2019-11-20 Public domain in the USA. 442 Muir, John 1838 1914 Badè, William Frederic 1871 1936 Bade, William Frederic A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf A 1000-mile walk to the Gulf "A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf" by John Muir is a personal narrative written in the late 19th century. The work describes Muir's adventurous journey as he embarks on a thousand-mile trek from Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico, documenting his observations of nature and the landscapes he encounters along the way. The book reveals Muir's deep passion for botany and the wilderness as he explores various regions, reflecting on their natural beauty and his profound connection to the environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for Muir's journey, beginning with his reflections on his longing to explore the southern landscapes after recovering from an eye injury. With a sense of exhilaration, he outlines his plans to walk south through Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and into Florida, expressing his love for nature and botany. On the first day, Muir joyfully steps into the wild Kentucky woodlands, experiencing a mix of exhilaration and solitude. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the natural beauty surrounding him, including the grand oak trees and lush landscapes, while he encounters various characters along his route, offering insights into the region's culture and environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en California -- Description and travel Naturalists -- United States -- Biography Cuba -- Description and travel Southern States -- Description and travel Walking -- United States Muir, John, 1838-1914 -- Diaries Muir, John, 1838-1914 -- Travel -- Southern States Plants -- Southern States Natural history -- Southern States Natural history -- Cuba F206 QH Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 269589 2025-06-24T08:05:08.302049 text/html 248067 2024-10-17T14:45:48 text/html 875847 2025-06-24T08:05:12.428042 application/epub+zip 875236 2025-06-24T08:05:08.933067 application/epub+zip 180551 2025-06-24T08:05:08.602120 application/epub+zip 949490 2025-06-24T08:05:15.427019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931266 2025-06-24T08:05:12.131039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237716 2022-09-27T12:54:28.420373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253944 2025-06-24T08:05:08.027056 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 234173 2024-10-17T14:45:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20055 2025-06-24T08:05:15.582012 application/rdf+xml 14829 2025-06-24T08:05:08.694135 image/jpeg 2286 2025-06-24T08:05:08.645179 image/jpeg 837181 2025-06-24T08:05:08.347055 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia