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John Muir's adventure guide for the Yosemite Valley.

This article, a walking tour of the Cañon including many charcoal illustrations, was published in the Century Illlustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 43, Nov - April 1881-82. A national park on the lines proposed herein by Mr. Muir, eventually named Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park, was established by Act of Congress, dated October 1, 1890.(Summary by Michele Fry)

This recording of the 1931 (1947 second edition) book about Yosemite National Park comprises the narrative text about the Park from its discovery by non-natives in the Indian War of 1851 to the mid-twentieth century. The printed book contains dozens of early photographs and drawings, as well as an extensive timeline and bibliography, which are not here recorded. The author (1894-1967) was an ecologist, historian, and administrator. He was an officer of the U.S. National Park Service for thirty four years, serving as the Chief Naturalist of Yosemite from 1923-1929 and later as Park ...

This gentle birdsong was recorded in early hours of the morning when the sun rays begin to warm up the temperate forest of Yosemite region. The birds are waking and beginning their morning singing to set themselves for a beautiful new day, to share their good vibes with their neighbours and to warm up their wings and spirits. Join this delicate melodious world and it will boost your energy, mood and even cognitive abilities.