The Mountains of California Author:John Muir A stirring tribute to one of America's most remote and beautiful places by one of the first modern preservationists — With a poet's sensitivity and a naturalist's eye, Muir celebrates the Sierra Nevada, which he dedicated his life to saving, and recounts his breathtaking visits to Yosemite Valley, Kings Canyon, Sequoia Groves, ... more »and Mount Whiskey, with fascinating observations of flora, geography, and geology.. The Mountains of California is an affecting celebration of raw nature by one of its most ardent defenders. Originally published: New York : Century, 1894.« less