John Burroughs, John Muir, George Bird Grinnell

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Alaska V1

Narrative, Glaciers, Natives (1901)

Beschreibung

Alaska V1: Narrative, Glaciers, Natives (1901) is a book written by John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist. The book is a detailed account of his travels to Alaska in the late 19th century, where he explored the region's glaciers and interacted with the native people. The book is divided into three sections: Narrative, Glaciers, and Natives. In the Narrative section, Burroughs describes his journey to Alaska and his experiences traveling through the region. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and weather conditions he encounters along the way. The Glaciers section is dedicated to Burroughs' observations and reflections on the glaciers of Alaska. He discusses their formation, movement, and the impact they have on the environment. He also describes the beauty and majesty of these natural wonders, as well as the dangers they pose to those who venture too close. The Natives section focuses on Burroughs' interactions with the native people of Alaska. He describes their customs, traditions, and way of life, as well as their relationship with the natural world around them. He also reflects on the impact of Western civilization on these indigenous communities. Overall, Alaska V1: Narrative, Glaciers, Natives (1901) is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey to a remote and beautiful corner of the world. Burroughs' keen observations and thoughtful reflections make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world and the cultures of indigenous peoples.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.

Autor

John Burroughs was an American naturalist and nature essayist who lived from April 3, 1837, to March 29, 1921. He was involved in the conservation movement in the US. His first book of essays, Wake-Robin, came out in 1871. His biographer, Edward Renehan, said that Burroughs wasn't really a scientific naturalist. Instead, he was a literary naturalist with a duty to record his own unique perceptions of the natural world." The result was a body of work that fit perfectly with the mood of its time, which is why it was so famous at the time and not so well known since then. Burroughs was the seventh child of Chauncy Burroughs and Amy Kelly. He was born in Delaware County, New York, on the family farm in the Catskill Mountains, close to Roxbury. As a child, he spent a lot of time on the slopes of Old Clump Mountain, where he could see the higher peaks of the Catskills, especially Slide Mountain, which he would write about later. He worked hard on the family farm and was amazed by the birds that came back every spring and the other animals that lived near the farm, like frogs and bumblebees.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 654g
• ISBN-13: 9781120141460
• ISBN-10: 112014146X
• Artikelnr.: 27423779