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John Muir

The Fountains and Streams of the Yosemite

"All the streams are in flood and the birds are singing, and the landscape is glowing in a deep calm enthusiasm, like the face of a god."… More »

The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park

"Nature, like an enthusiastic gardener, could not resist the temptation to plant flowers everywhere." … More »

The Forests of the Yosemite Park

"Since Emerson was so soon to vanish, I concluded to stop with him. He hardly spoke a word all the evening, yet it was a great pleasure simply to be near him, warming in the light of his face as at a fire."… More »

The Yosemite National Park

"All the world lies warm in one heart, yet the Sierra seems to get more light than other mountains."… More »

Among the Birds of the Yosemite

"No wonder he sings well, since all the air about him is music."… More »

The American Forests

"God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, and avalanches; but he cannot save them from fools—only Uncle Sam can do that."… More »

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