John Muir in Historical Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0820440086 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 265 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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She received her Ph.D. Miller is Professor of History and editor of publications at the John Muir Center for Regional Studies at the University of the Pacific. from the University of Toronto and has held a visiting professorship at the University of Warwick, England, and Fulbrights in New Zealand and Finland. . She is a former editor of The Pacific Historian. About the Author The Editor: Sally M. She has written and edited many books and articles on social and cultural history, including John Muir, Life and Work
She received her Ph.D. She is a former editor of The Pacific Historian. The Editor: Sally M. She has written and edited many books and articles on social and cultural history, including John Muir, Life and Work. Miller is Professor of History and editor of publications at the John Muir Center for Regional Studies at the University of t
Great New Scholarship Mark Foley This book was the product of the University of the Pacific's Muir Conference, a wonderful meeting of Muir scholars. It delivers insight into Muir as family-man, spiritualist, and, of course, naturalist. Especially fascinating is the essay on Muir's in-laws, the Strentzels. They form much of the context in which we commemorate him in the California town of Martinez. A must for aspiring scholars!
This is a valuable addition to the growing literature on John Muir.. John Muir in Historical Perspective revises and expands popular understanding of Muir's significance. It unearths new material on Muir's famous first summer in Yosemite and his influence on other environmentalists in California and beyond. It offers new insights into his relationship with his family and friends, as well as analyzes Muir's importance in terms of literary and religious themes