Travels In Alaska Travels in Alaska takes readers on a trip to Alaska through the vivid descriptions of the author, John Muir. The book is based on journals Muir wrote during his visits to Alaska in 1879, 1880, and 1890. These chronicles of his journey relate his observations of nature, glaciers, and the many people he met. Traveling on foot, by canoe, and dogsled Muir experienced excitement discovering unfamiliar types of lands and animals. Each summer Muir and …showed first 75 words of 1570 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1570 total…impression that John Muir was a great man who was liked by everyone that he interacted with. This is by far the most descriptive novel that I have ever read. However, the addition of maps showing the routes of Muir's travels would be a benefit. I have not read any other writings by John Muir or any other novels on Alaska. So therefore, I can not accurately appraise or dispraise this book. Bibliography N/A