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megpsmit's review against another edition
4.0
I started this book long ago when I bought it on a trip to Powell’s. I thought it would be inspiring to read on a train trip home...however I did not make it far. I finally finished it this year while trying to make my way through my to be read stack. It still took me quite a long time to finish. I think I would have looked reading one of John Muirs books instead of this which is an organized collection of a few selections in themes. It was hard to pick back up because it wanted a through story. Muir’s writing is also beautiful but hard to read at the end of a long day. It did inspire me to try and spend more time enjoying God’s beautiful creation.
4cardz's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good if you can step around the racism
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
mcboak's review against another edition
3.0
When I purchased this book I knew that I can sometimes struggle keeping focused on reads that are very descriptive, but I knew what I was in for with this one. This collection of pieces and parts of all Muir's books acts as a great starting point for anyone who is interested in learning more about Muir's writings. There are selections from the beginning of his writing career all the way to the end. You can tell how much Muir appreciates and loves nature through the ways in which he recounts his adventures and his descriptions of both landscapes and animals. While I sometimes had a difficult time keeping my attention reading about his description of landscapes, rock formations, topographical features, etc., I really enjoyed his descriptions of animals and plants. He talks about them just as he would a human, which really lends credence to just how much he cared for all life.
brookebookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I find it amazing to think John Muir actually existed. My fascination with his existence drove my interest in the first half of the book, but I started to tire of his writing by the last half. Still, I'm glad I read this. Fascinating man. And both terribly sad and terribly wonderful to think of the world as it was in his day - full of wild, natural, untouched beauty.
skylarprimm's review against another edition
5.0
"Come to the woods, for here is rest." (p. 314)
Prior to this anthology, I'd only ever read John Muir's Stickeen. Having finished the book, I feel I have a better understanding and appreciation of the famous son of Marquette County, and his timeless explorations of the wilderness. So, so lovely.
Prior to this anthology, I'd only ever read John Muir's Stickeen. Having finished the book, I feel I have a better understanding and appreciation of the famous son of Marquette County, and his timeless explorations of the wilderness. So, so lovely.
danherrington's review
5.0
I just became aware of John Muir from watching Ken Burns National Parks documentary. Muir is now my hero. He's a master story teller and fantastic but sometimes tedious describer of the wild. Definitely an inspiring read on par with Walden.
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