John Muir

Broschiertes Buch

The Oriental Studies (1878)

Beschreibung

The Oriental Studies is a book written by John Muir in 1878. It is a comprehensive and detailed work on the history, culture, and religion of the Orient. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the ancient civilizations of India, Persia, and China, the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and the literature and art of these cultures. Muir's writing is highly informative and engaging, providing readers with a deep understanding of the Orient and its people. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich and diverse cultures of the East.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 Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor.[2] Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir and Muir Glacier. In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130 mile long distance route, was named in honor of him. In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings inspired readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is today referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and the National Park Service has produced a short documentary about his life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 326g
• ISBN-13: 9781437294774
• ISBN-10: 1437294774
• Artikelnr.: 25885739