Josiah Royce wrote about the early settlements of California and the atmosphere within the built up cities. He speaks of the structure of businesses and working men within these cities. What drives them, their vices, their motivations and their downfalls. We get a glimpse into the lives of early California settlers and the San Francisco area before it became the area we know and love today.
John Muir writes more about the landscapes and the beauty of untouched nature. Lands that have been previously undiscovered like Yosemite Valley. His many journeys throughout the country undoubtedly left their mark, but the Sierras also left their mark on him. He says the Sierras should be known as the “mountains of light.” He says that every rock in Yosemite seemed to glow. His connection to nature clearly drove him to continue exploring so that he may appreciate more of the lands untouched by men.
George Sterling also seemed connected with nature and was especially drawn to the ocean and its power. He later lived a bohemian lifestyle and continued writing pieces that spoke about the appreciation he had for California.
John Muir writes more about the landscapes and the beauty of untouched nature. Lands that have been previously undiscovered like Yosemite Valley. His many journeys throughout the country undoubtedly left their mark, but the Sierras also left their mark on him. He says the Sierras should be known as the “mountains of light.” He says that every rock in Yosemite seemed to glow. His connection to nature clearly drove him to continue exploring so that he may appreciate more of the lands untouched by men.
George Sterling also seemed connected with nature and was especially drawn to the ocean and its power. He later lived a bohemian lifestyle and continued writing pieces that spoke about the appreciation he had for California.
Hi Rihannon,
ReplyDeleteIve always found John Muir interesting because he described and discovered much of the region we live in today. Joisah Royce and George Sterling were unfamiliar to me until I read your analysis, which informed me more about them and why they are relevant.
Hello there Rihannon.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting read, and you did a great job writing it! I appreciate how you did not describe the entire story in full detail, it was concise, and straight to the point. I like the juxtaposition of George Sterling, and nature. I feel as thought this was a smart connection to make, and really tied it together. keep up the good work!
Hi, Rhiannon,
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to fully comprehend the readings for Week 6. I enjoy reading your analysis. I would have never thought about how these celebrated writers are deeply connected with California's beautiful nature. I only ever knew John Muir because there's a John Muir hospital to where I live. So having read your analysis made me understand why the hospital was named after him.
Thank you for sharing! Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Regina
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Hi Rhiannon! I like how you look at the three authors and describe their styles of writings. I visited John Muir’s home in Martinez for my daughter’s project one year and the landscapes around his property are beautiful, you can tell it was important to him. He also had a variety of landscapes on the one property. At the top if his home you have an excellent of the different landscapes around the home.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!