John Muir

Broschiertes Buch

An Examination Of Religions, Part 1-2

Containing A Consideration Of The Hindu Sastras, With An English Version And Preface (1852)

Beschreibung

""An Examination of Religions, Part 1-2"" is a book written by John Muir in 1852. The book is divided into two parts and provides a detailed analysis of different religions. Part 1 of the book focuses on the Hindu Sastras, which are considered to be the sacred scriptures of Hinduism. Muir provides a thorough examination of these texts and offers an English translation for readers who are not familiar with the original Sanskrit language. In addition to the translation, Muir also includes a preface that provides background information on the Hindu religion and its history. He discusses the origins of Hinduism and its evolution over time, as well as the various beliefs and practices associated with the religion. Muir's analysis of the Hindu Sastras is comprehensive and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the religion's teachings and values.Overall, ""An Examination of Religions, Part 1-2"" is an informative and insightful book that offers a detailed examination of Hinduism and its sacred texts. Muir's translation and analysis of the Hindu Sastras make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this ancient religion.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

Born in 1838, John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and ahead-of-his-time advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. Muir's works tell of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other exquisite wilderness areas. He founded The Sierra Club, and petitioned the US Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The 211-mile John Muir Trail - a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada - was named in his honour, as was the John Muir Way in Scotland, and many other places including a beach, college and glacier. Muir married Louisa Strentzel and they had two daughters together, living on a fruit orchard in California. Today he is referred to as the 'Father of the National Parks' and has a legacy as one of the most influential naturalists in America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 548
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 784g
• ISBN-13: 9781104188795
• ISBN-10: 1104188791
• Artikelnr.: 26187211