Summary Of John Muir's 'Save The Redwoods'

John Muir describes the different trees react in the wind, and the music they make while the wind blows through the branches and leaves of the trees in that in the chapter “A Wind-Storm in the Forest” from his book The Mountains of California 1894. John Muir tells the audience that there is two kinds of trees in the Sierra forests that has never been blown over are the Juniper and the Dwarf Pine of the summit peaks. The trees have roots the grip the hillside giving them more support. He tells about the most beautiful storm in December 1874 while he was hiking. He heard trees falling every two or three minutes. He tells about the trees bowing to the ground. The music that is made from the sounds of the storm are the branches booming like a

In the pieces, “Thinking like a mountain” by Leopold and “Big mac and Tropical forests,” by Skinner both demonstrate a clear message through their writings. Although Leopold used strong points to get his message across, Skinner grabs his audience's attention by using factual evidence instead of a personal experience. In Leopold's “Thinking like a mountain” the author discusses a big issue today involving wildlife and deforestation, trying to convince his audience about how to realize the issue at hand. On the other hand, Skinner’s “ Big mac and Tropical forests” talks about how in today’s day and age the economy is more focused on making money from putting in unnecessary fast food chains in the spots of Tropical forests. Even though these writings are very different they still

The earth screams in terror as we rape and brutalize her daily! Red Woods in California are towering and reaching towards the sky, proud and strong. Are they destined for a prominent man’s floor? Ancient redwood trees are enormous. They tower nearly three hundred feet into the sky, making men look like ants as they scurry around their massive trunks. The redwood forest also has its own ecosystem full of unique life. The earth is beautifully aged and teaming with magnificent life. Perhaps, just maybe, saving our home, our natural resources, and the last remaining ancient giant redwoods is worth breaking the law and using less than flattering tactics.

that have been compelled to care for their forests by systematic managing. He also says that, “In their natural condition, or under wise management, keeping out destructive sheep, preventing fires, selecting the trees that should be cut for lumber, and preserving the young ones, these forests would be a never failing fountain of wealth and beauty” (360). We can clearly notice that nature is important to him. His writings moved presidents, and congressmen, “Any fool can destroy trees. They cannot run away; and if they could, they would still be destroyed—chased and hunted down as long as fun or a dollar could get out of their bark hides……-God has cared for these trees…but he can not save them from fools – only Uncle Sam can do that.”

John Muir was a muckraker who protested against the expansion of people and animals that would ruin our soon to be national parks. Muir was a man that loved to explore natural formations in nature and traveled around the world to see as much natural land as possible. As he traveled around the world, he found out that California was his place to live. In California, his favorite places to explore and watch were the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite. As more and more settlers moved West, the land that Muir loved was soon to be destroyed by herds of animals and people looking for a place to build their homes. Muir wrote most of his 300 articles and 10 major books in Oakland, California. In Muir’s writings, he elegantly

Jane Hirshfield connects to nature at her home in Marin County, California this is where she gets her inspiration for her poems. Hirshfield published “Tree” in 2000 as a free verse poem, divided into 4 stanzas and 4 sentences to convey the nature world. The poem represents a “young redwood” (line 2) growing near a house, near a kitchen window. The redwood is already scraping against the window frame of the house, reminding the reader of the “foolish” (line 1) idea of letting it grow there. Humans were created to be one with nature, but as they evolved as a species, they were obligated to choose between the materialistic world or the world of nature.

The authors Lydia Huntley Sigourney, and Henry David Thoreau, both demonstrate similarities and differences in their works. While comparing both essays, it is evident that both authors share similar views on environmental issues, and at the same time demonstrate great emotional journeys in their works. The extraordinary beauty of nature appears frequently in both pieces. Both authors focus their personal experiences, however, within different subject matters. The way in which the authors express their beliefs and feelings is demonstrated through personal life endeavors. It is apparent that the authors are expressing their perception of the atrocities committed to the environment by humans.

Aldo Leopold laid the foundation for environmental awareness decades ahead of a “ecological conscience” (257). There have many pleas to reconnect humanity with nature since the release of Leopold’s cherished book. Intuition and reason tell us that living in harmony with our world is more than idealistic—the future of our planet depends on it. The desire for harmony is not new one. Humans have long time sought to live in peace. It is genuine feelings of love and

John Muir is arguably the most influential conservationist in American history. He was an active member in the preservation of the American wilderness from the late 1800’s until he passed in 1914. Muir is often referred to as the “Father of the National Parks” because of his efforts in the establishment of several National Parks. One of the biggest flaws of American history textbooks in need of change is the fact that they do not include the conservationists who have preserved the environment so today the same beauty can be see the way that they saw it. John Muir was involved in many American conservation efforts including the co-founding of Yosemite National Park, founding of the Sierra Club, and his overall career as a

John Muir is best known for his efforts to preserve the wilderness of the United States, which greatly contributed to the preservation of countless natural areas of the US through the National Parks Service. During his travels across the country and abroad, Muir recorded his thoughts and beliefs about nature and the fundamental connection people share with the earth. By voyaging into the wild and shedding the restraints and ideals of modern society, Muir argues that people can expand their understanding of the world and experience life to its full potential through immersing themselves in nature.

Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, creates a thought-provoking idea of the separation between people and nature in this excerpt from his book. His opinionated tone forces the reader to be concerned for the future generations by including ironic hyperboles and sarcastic diction, which appeal to the readers’ pathos. He uses these rhetorical strategies to indirectly state his opinions.

In this activity you will do a critical reading of an excerpt from a personal narrative by John Muir, “A Windstorm in the Forest.” You will then participate in a group discussion to share and construct knowledge collaboratively. You will be

This legacy included the Sierra Club, a club Muir started and was president of during his life to bring together people and their efforts to promote conservation, preservation, and environmentalism within society. The Sierra Club still exists today as an organization that strives “to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth,” among other missions such as responsible use of resources and educating people about improving the human environment (“Policies”). This mission statement still exemplifies Muir’s ideals and beliefs one hundred and twenty-five years after the club’s creation-- a testament to the strength and influence of his actions. However, there is more to Muir’s legacy than the Sierra Club. In 1908, six years before his death in 1914, Congressman William Kent donated over 150 acres of redwood forest to the government in order to preserve it, insisting it be named after John Muir (“Muir Woods”). Muir Woods, as it was titled, is a magnificently beautiful tract of land filled with towering redwoods. The fact that the park still exists more than one hundred years and Muir’s name is still so commonly heard is simply more proof of Muir’s lasting legacy which will undoubtedly continue to inspire and fascinate future generations. Finally, Muir’s writings are the last part of his legacy. He wrote several books about his life and experiences in the Sierra, and one collection of his adventures to Alaska, but most of his books center on the American West and the Yosemite Valley. Although he did make some scientific ponderings and conclusions, the vast majority of Muir’s writings centered on his daily experiences and were more descriptive than anything. According to John Leighly, “ Muir's articles intended for the general public are as carefully written and contain as detailed and accurate observation as any scientific writing...in them Muir is attempting to share

Phrases such as “botanising in glorious freedom [...] wandering through innumerable tamarac and arbor-vitae swamps, and forests [...], rejoicing in their bound wealth and strength and beauty, climbing the trees, revelling in their flowers and fruit [...], glorying in the fresh cool beauty and charm of the bog [...] displayed in boundless profusion”, “rarest and most beautiful”, and “I was able to wander many a long wild fertile mile in the forests and bogs, free as the winds, gathering plants, and glorying in God's abounding inexhaustible spiritual beauty bread”, all show how Muir felt about nature and what nature meant to him. A key phrase that shows Muir’s attitude towards nature states, “Storms, thunderclouds, winds in the woods—were welcomed as friends”. These phrases, as well as the words mentioned above, are extremely positive and show the utmost joy Muir found in his surroundings. The long and detailed descriptions of Muir’s surroundings helps to reinforce his joy in nature. The words that Muir uses to describe nature shows that he is close to nature and feels a connection with it. These positive words also show how absolutely stunning Muir finds nature and how he finds peace and joy in the wild. All of this is also supported by one of Muir’s

Aldo Leopold’s “Thinking Like a Mountain” (1949), was intended to convince the public, through beautiful and eloquent language, that wildlife conservation is an important implementation and that people should not be trying to make the world a human-centric ecosystem.