John Muir

John Muir's Book of Animals

Marc Notes: Peppered throughout famed naturalist John Muir's published work, articles, and letters and journals are wonderful descriptions of animals and stories about his encounters with them. --; From publisher. Jacket Description/Flap: Muir's wondrous menagerie Many of John Muir's most vivid and memorable stories celebrate his encounters with animals. Whether breakfasting with deer, attempting to scare off a black bear, or musing upon the ferocity of ants, Muir looks upon the animal world with amazement and affection, and the power of his words, the freshness of his thinking, the keenness of his perceptions, and the depth of his passion continue to inspire the same in readers today. Drawing from longtime favorites such as Stickeen as well as from less familiar books, letters, articles, and journals, John Muir's Book of Animals presents us with twenty-seven of Muir's most compelling stories and vibrant descriptions. Sumptuous illustrations by Lisel Jane Ashlock add to our amazement and delight.

Contributor Bio:  Muir, John A born and bred Capetonian, John Muir is a former city councillor and for 11 years was chairman of the Simon van der Stel Foundation, a heritage organisation for which he regularly leads historical tours of the Cape Peninsula. He has published two previous books, Know Your Cape and John Muir's Guide to the Western Cape and has written over 200 articles on Cape Town's heritage.