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"A Summer's Walk Over the Mountains" is a classic collection of essays that records Muir's expedition trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the summer of 1869. At that time, Muir was invited by a friend to go to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Yosemite Valley to herd sheep and investigate. This book was originally published in 1911. In the book, Muir recorded in diary form what he saw and heard in the mountains, including the magnificent natural landscapes, rich species of flora and fauna, and the deep connection with nature. Muir believed that nature was not only a resource, but also the sustenance of the human spirit. His writing integrated scientific observation and poetic expression, creating a new tradition of nature literature. In the book, Muir not only described the beauty of nature, but also expressed his thoughts on the relationship between humans and nature. He criticized mankind's destruction of nature and called on people to respect and protect nature. This book is not only a classic of nature literature, but also an important document of the modern environmental movement.
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The original work of Muir, the "Father of American National Parks", is known as a text that moved a country and promoted the establishment of the National Conservation Park in the United States.
The original work of Muir, the "Father of American National Parks", is known as a text that moved a country and promoted the establishment of the National Conservation Park in the United States.
