Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879

"Letters to a Friend, Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr, 1866-1879" by John Muir is a collection of letters from the late 1800s, acting as a window into Muir's mind as he expresses his adoration for nature, especially its plants and rock formations. These letters, written to his dear friend and guide Mrs. Carr, show Muir's personal life and his adventures in the wild. Muir starts by thanking Mrs. Carr for her friendship and support, remembering how they talked about nature when he was at college. Writing from places like Yosemite Valley, Muir vividly describes the plants he sees, how beautiful the land is, and his scientific studies and inventions. The start of the book has a warm and thoughtful mood, preparing the rest of Muir's spiritual and intelligent journey through nature as he mixes his work with his love for studying plants.