Son of Wilderness: The life of John Muir

Summary

All readers who have admired Muir’s ruggedly individualistic lifestyle, and those who wish a greater appreciation for the history of environmental preservation in America, will be enthralled and enlightened by this splendid biography. Working closely with Muir’s family and with his papers, author Linnie Marsh Wolfe was able to create a full portrait of her subject, not only as America’s firebrand conservationist and founder of the national park system, but also as husband, father, and friend. 

The story follows Muir from his ancestral home in Scotland, through his early years in the harsh Wisconsin wilderness, to his history-making pilgrimage to California.

Author  

Linnie Marsh Wolfe was an American librarian. She won the 1946 Pulitzer Prize for her 1945 biography of John Muir titled Son of the Wilderness: The Life of John Muir.

Details

• Paperback
• Size:  5.5" x 8.5" 
• Pages: 440
• Illustrations: A few black and white photos
• Publication: 2003. University of Wisconsin Press