A Wind-Storm in the Forests

In this essay from 1894, author and environmentalist John Muir describes the grandeur of the winds at play in the forests, detailing the trees of the Sierra and their individual reactions to the wind. Muir’s story of climbing a 100-foot Douglas Spruce to experience the sway and swirl of a storm for himself is unforgettable. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots” series, a collection of mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.