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Travels In Alaska By John Muir

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Travels In Alaska By John Muir
Included in this lot is a copy of “Travels in Alaska” by John Muir. The book was first printed in 1915 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist who campaigned extensively for the preservation of America's wilderness lands. He co-founded the Sierra Club and is often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks". The book describes the adventures and travels John Muir took across Alaska. The piece features twelve illustrations spread throughout the book. This hardcover book shows a tan cover with dark red lettering along the cover. The spine is slightly discolored. The cover has a black and white illustration across the top of the cover. The book shows good condition overall. The book measures 8 1/4" tall by 5 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" thick.