John Muir (1838-1914) was indisputably one of the world¿s most important environmentalists. His direct activism saved the Yosemite Valley (now the National Park) from development, he founded the Sierra Club ¿ one of the most influential conservation organizations in the world, and his writings and philosophy greatly influenced the formation of modern environmentalism. Nature¿s Beloved Son is a superbly illustrated volume that offers readers a never-before-seen glimpse into Muir¿s constantly evolving relationship with the natural world ¿ touching on his childhood in Scotland and in Wisconsin, his sojourn in Canada, his thousand-mile walk from Kentucky, to the Gulf of Mexico, and his journeys of discovery through California¿s Sierra Nevada. Accompanied by breathtaking prints of Muir¿s botanical specimens, this is a must-have volume for anyone with an interest in the natural world and one of its greatest advocates.