Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite Abrams Fanfare and just don’t seem to

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weaving the author’s account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies

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A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKNamed a Best Book Pick of 2021 by Harper’s Bazaar and Real SimpleNamed a Most Anticipated Book of Fall by People

Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite Abrams Fanfare and just don’t seem toFinalist for the PEN Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography *We see through this book the immense power of languageto change the minds of lawmakers and tourists alike. The New York Times Book Review *A poignant portrait of an era when mere words could change the world. San Francisco Chronicle* The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muirs journey to save Yosemite is a rich, enjoyable excursion into a