Steep Trails: California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon & The Grand Canyon (Illustrated Edition)
By John Muir
- Release Date: 2026-05-25
- Genre: Travel in the United States
Description
Illustrated Edition • New Foreword • Author Biography • Fully Formatted for Digital Reading Journey across the wild landscapes of the American West in this beautifully illustrated edition of Steep Trails by legendary naturalist and explorer John Muir. From the granite heights of the Sierra Nevada to the immense depths of the Grand Canyon, Muir’s unforgettable travel narratives capture the majesty, danger, solitude, and spiritual power of wilderness during the late nineteenth century. Filled with dramatic mountain adventures, towering forests, desert journeys, glaciers, waterfalls, and breathtaking natural scenery, this classic work remains one of the greatest achievements in American nature writing. This special illustrated edition includes: • A newly written foreword • A detailed biography of John Muir • Carefully formatted text for Apple Books • Atmospheric illustrations inspired by the landscapes of the American West • Enhanced readability for modern digital devices • Historical travel writing and environmental exploration Readers will discover Yosemite valleys glowing beneath moonlight, perilous alpine trails, ancient giant sequoias, rugged Pacific Northwest forests, Utah deserts, Nevada mountain ranges, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Muir’s vivid prose combines scientific observation, poetic reflection, and adventurous storytelling in a way few authors have ever matched. Perfect for fans of wilderness exploration, environmental literature, hiking history, conservation history, travel memoirs, and classic American nonfiction.
