Description
An illustrated edition of the well-loved tale in which world-famous naturalist John Muir recounts how he and a dog named Stickeen struggled to cross an Alaskan glacier during an ice storm. An exhilarating story that has become an American classic. Published in conjunction with Rick Heide.
John Muir (1838-1914) was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation. A prolific writer, his many books, essays, and letters abound with wit, humor, and an exuberant love of the natural world. Other John Muir books published by Heyday include The Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir's Best (and Worst) Writings, and My First Summer in the Sierra.
Author: John Muir
Publisher: Heyday Books
Published: 06/01/2008
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780930588489
ISBN10: 0930588487
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
About the Author
John Muir (1838-1914) was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation. A prolific writer, his many books, essays, and letters abound with wit, humor, and an exuberant love of the natural world. Other John Muir books published by Heyday include The Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir's Best (and Worst) Writings, and My First Summer in the Sierra.
Carl Dennis Buell is an illustrator and naturalist whose work has been featured in museums and zoos throughout the country, as well as in numerous national magazines. He has been clawed, pecked, or bitten by most of the species of wildlife featured in this book.