Project Gutenberg 2019-12-15 Public domain in the USA. 554 Muir, John 1838 1914 Our National Parks The wild parks and forest reservations of the West -- The Yellowstone National Park -- The Yosemite National Park -- The forests of the Yosemite Park -- The wild gardens of the Yosemite Park -- Among the animals of the Yosemite -- Among the birds of the Yosemite -- The fountains and streams of the Yosemite National Park -- The Sequoia And General Grant National Parks -- The American forests. "Our National Parks" by John Muir is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the beauty and significance of America's national parks and forest reservations, particularly those in the West, while advocating for their conservation and appreciation. It aims to inspire readers to connect with nature and recognize the value of preserving these natural treasures. The opening of the text introduces the concept of wild parks as essential spaces for rejuvenation and healing in the face of an increasingly industrialized society. Muir discusses the growing public interest in wilderness areas, noting how these natural escapes can provide relief for weary urban dwellers. He paints a vivid picture of the wild landscapes, detailing the flora and fauna, and expresses concern over the destructive forces of civilization encroaching upon these pristine areas. This section highlights not just the beauty but also the fragile nature of wilderness, setting the stage for his passionate plea for protection and appreciation of America's natural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Yellowstone National Park Yosemite National Park (Calif.) National parks and reserves -- United States Sequoia National Park (Calif.) Kings Canyon National Park (Calif.) E151 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 617629 2025-07-24T08:38:03.591089 text/html 597304 2024-10-17T15:17:31 text/html 3161200 2025-07-24T08:38:11.913998 application/epub+zip 3160823 2025-07-24T08:38:04.846119 application/epub+zip 311070 2025-07-24T08:38:04.182061 application/epub+zip 3324899 2025-07-24T08:38:16.836986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3303454 2025-07-24T08:38:11.269990 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458054 2022-09-27T14:24:17.844592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583263 2025-07-24T08:38:02.640033 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 563582 2024-10-17T15:17:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17900 2025-07-24T08:38:17.000989 application/rdf+xml 26545 2025-07-24T08:38:04.305031 image/jpeg 3451 2025-07-24T08:38:04.246030 image/jpeg 3808250 2025-07-24T08:38:03.761103 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