
Written by Julie Danneberg · Illustrated by Jamie Hogan
Trapped behind a waterfall, a naturalist must escape nature's powerful grip. Can he survive the night?
In 1871, John Muir, a dedicated naturalist, ventures into Yosemite Valley's moonlit night. Drawn to the majestic waterfall, he finds himself trapped behind its thundering cascade. With the water's relentless force pinning him against the mountain, Muir faces a life-threatening challenge. Will he find a way to escape nature's powerful embrace, or will the waterfall claim him? This gripping tale of survival and awe explores the delicate balance between man and nature, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Yosemite's wilderness.
The now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist.
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