John Muir: A Naturalist in Southern California

by Elizabeth Pomeroy

This book traces John Muir's adventures in Southern California from his first visit in 1877 to his death in Los Angeles in 1914. He pursued conservation goals and met with such luminaries as Andrew Carnegie and Theodore Roosevelt. The book includes letters and newspaper articles from the time contemporary with Muir's visits.

148 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Claudia Skelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book summarizes the impact of John Muir in Southern California. Published in 1999, the book is a well-researched description of Muir's focus on nature, the mountains, and his many connections in this geography, especially Pasadena. I appreciated learning about his activities and time with many notable individuals, for example Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew Carnegie, Charles Lummis, A.C. Vroman and others. It leads to my continued reading about California history.

[Savvy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little volume packed a lot of Muir history . It was well researched and was a fast read. I particularly enjoyed the ability to get to know Muir on a more personal level. The author did this in her narrative and with the inclusion of transcribed personal communications and contemporary articles. This small book is well worth the time for any Muir lover.