Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF (Illustrated Edition) - Enriched edition Adventure Memoirs Travel Sketches & Wilderness Studies - cover

A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF (Illustrated Edition) - Enriched edition Adventure Memoirs Travel Sketches & Wilderness Studies

John Muir

Publisher: Musaicum Books

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

John Muir's 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (Illustrated Edition)' is a captivating recounting of the author's journey from Louisville, Kentucky, to Cedar Key, Florida. Muir's detailed descriptions of the Southern landscape and the flora and fauna he encounters showcase his keen observational skills and poetic prose. Written in a diary format, the book offers readers a glimpse into Muir's deep connection with nature and his unwavering curiosity about the world around him. The inclusion of stunning illustrations adds an extra layer of beauty to the narrative, making it a truly immersive reading experience. Set within the backdrop of the mid-19th century, Muir's work stands as a classic example of nature writing that continues to inspire readers today.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Available since: 07/04/2017.
Print length: 275 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • The Complete Family Guide to Addiction - Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself - cover

    The Complete Family Guide to...

    Thomas F. Harrison, Hilary S....

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works--and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books. The more your family knows about the myths and realities of addiction, the better equipped you will be to overcome it. 
      
    Show book
  • CNA Study Guide 2024-2025 - Review Book with 300 Practice Questions & Answer Explanations for the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam - cover

    CNA Study Guide 2024-2025 -...

    Shawn Blake

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    How this 4-point method can help you ace the “slipperiest” part of the CNA Exam. 
    Being able to recite the skills of a nursing assistant doesn’t make demonstrating them any easier. That’s why so many candidates struggle to pass the CNA exam. 
    Because even if you’ve completely memorized all the steps and procedures, putting them into action while being evaluated is a completely different story. 
    That’s where this study guide can help. It incorporates a special technique called the “P.A.C.E.” Method that helps candidates master each and every skill in the CNA exam, both written and demonstrated. 
    Inside the audiobook, you’ll discover: 
    ●   How the 4-point P.A.C.E. Method makes it easier to practice and apply common nursing aide skills without needing a crib sheet 
    ●   5 full-length practice tests featuring 300 different questions based on real CNA Exam questions 
    ●   The 6 principles of physical care every nursing assistant should know by heart, and how each one applies to the various basic nursing skills 
    ●   A slight tweak in how you perform your skills that can help ensure you don’t get mistakenly penalized during the demonstration 
    And much more! 
    With 5 full-length practice tests and dozens of extra practice questions, you’ll have a full grasp of what to expect on each section of the exam. You’ll also discover how to use the P.A.C.E. Method to guide your way through the skills portion. 
    If you want to pass your exam and finally become a Certified Nursing Assistant, then you need this audiobook today!
    Show book
  • The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens Revised - Everything you need to know and didn't know you needed to know about backyard and urban chickens - cover

    The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to...

    Andy Schneider, Brigid McCrea Ph.D.

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Looking to get started keeping backyard poultry? Let the down-to-earth, common-sense advice in The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens, Expanded & Revised be your guide. Since The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens was first published in 2011, tens of thousands of people have discovered the joys and benefits of a backyard flock. Now Andy Schneider is back with The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens, Expanded & Revised.  Keeping backyard chickens is a fun, simple way to to reconnect with the earth, the community, and your food sources—and you can do it, even with limited space in your backyard. Let the Chicken Whisperer (poultry personality Andy Schneider) teach you everything he knows and everything you need to know about raising a backyard flock!  Ditch the super-technical manuals and enjoy Andy’s unique, common-sense perspective in The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens, Expanded & Revised. This fun, comprehensive guide is a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle. Inside, you’ll learn:  The benefits of a backyard chicken flock  The art of incubation  Living with brooding hens  Setting up coops and runs  Proper poultry nutrition  Understanding your chickens’ health and wellness  And that’s just for a start, so why not start your flock today?
    Show book
  • ChatGPT talks on science for young people: Molecular Biology! - Discover the secrets of life with the help of artificial intelligence - cover

    ChatGPT talks on science for...

    Paulo Dario

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This book follows a series of "conversations" with these tools, mainly with "chatGPT 4.0" but also with "Bard". It's well known that chatGPT is hampered in its research up to a certain point in time and, because they are language modeling tools, they end up inventing... a lot, especially in bibliographic references. However, accessory tools are emerging that make it possible to improve and even correct this situation, tools that will certainly become much more powerful in the future, but which are already a reality. So, using all these AI tools, a book has been created that aims to be a pedagogical tool that answers a series of questions that can be asked by secondary and higher education students, or even people who are just interested in these issues, but who don't have the access or predisposition to use these types of AI tools.
    Show book
  • Teeth Aren’t Just for Smiling - Oral Care and Its Impact on the Whole Body - cover

    Teeth Aren’t Just for Smiling -...

    Brett Langston

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A popular misconception about oral care is that it’s primarily about making teeth look as attractive as possible. Advertisements for tooth whiteners and veneers abound, but the fact is that while appearance is important, there’s a lot more to oral care than just having a mouth full of straight, pearly white teeth. Dr. Brett Langston has spent his career as a prosthodontist – a dentist who specializes in the restoration of oral health and replacement of missing teeth-solving some of the most challenging dental problems. He feels strongly that most people need to understand that oral health affects general health and wants to encourage people to look beyond appearances and learn to take proper care of their teeth and gums. There’s more to it than a quick brush in the morning and evening or choosing a magic toothpaste.In this book, Dr. Langston will share some of his vast knowledge of proper oral care and reveal that by making a few simple lifestyle changes, people can increase their chances of avoiding pain, tooth loss, and embarrassment. He shares amazing, heartwarming, and sometimes funny stories from his decades of working in the field of prosthodontics. Meet a young man who thought he’d never find love because of the state of his teeth, and a woman who was too embarrassed to sing because of her ill-fitting dentures. Dr. Langston not only changed these people’s lives but also taught them how to maintain good oral health for the long haul.Dr. Langston will also introduce some modern solutions to age-old problems and walk you through your many options when it comes to tooth repair, reconstruction, and maintenance. In language understandable to those outside the field of dentistry, he will show you that progress in the world of oral health has very much kept up with modern technology and will amaze you with what is being done in the field. He believes that there are no hopeless cases when it comes to dental reconstruction.“This is all very nice” we hear you say. “But I am afraid of the dentist and that’s why I don’t go.” In the book, Dr. Langston will gently encourage you to put aside your fears and make that dental appointment. Pain management has come a long way in the past several decades, and you don’t have to be afraid anymore. Once you understand the importance of good oral care to your overall health and what your options are, Dr. Langston and dental professionals like him are waiting to put you at ease and take care of you. Armed with the information you’ve learned from this book, you can work closely with your dentist to create a care plan that will improve your life and both your oral and general health.
    Show book
  • Sex Machines - cover

    Sex Machines

    Charles Muller, Peggy Sastre

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Is there a desire gene? Can love at first sight be reproduced in the laboratory? Why do celebrities multiply their partners? Can the genes for homosexuality be manipulated? Why does the size of a man's penis matter? What role does the face play in sexual success? Is frigidity hereditary? Can you judge your partner's fidelity by observing his brain? Will implants stimulate our orgasms?
    In 50 informative and entertaining articles, we bring you up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries on the behind-the-scenes aspects of love. With facts and figures, many preconceived ideas and taboos are swept away. What if, after all, it was sex that really did rule the world?
    Show book