Travels in Alaska

Focusing on the life and impact of a prominent naturalist, the book explores John Muir's adventures and writings that inspired a movement for wilderness preservation in the United States. His advocacy led to the protection of iconic locations like Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park. Muir's legacy includes founding the Sierra Club, a major conservation organization, and the naming of various sites and trails in his honor, such as the John Muir Trail and Muir Woods National Monument.