In the Heart of the Sierras: Yosemite Valley and the Big Tree Groves

by James Mason Hutchings

Describes the history and scenic wonders of California's Yosemite Valley.

505 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1886

About the author

James Mason Hutchings was an American businessman and one of the principal promoters of what is now Yosemite National Park. Born in Towcester in England, Hutchings immigrated to the U.S. in 1848, then went to California in 1849 during the Gold Rush. He became wealthy as a miner, lost it all in a bank failure, then became wealthy again from publishing.

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