John Muir And Severin

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In this essay, I will be talking about how John Muir and Timothy Severin explain the different landscapes and how they contrast from one another. I will provide evidence in 2-3 paragraphs to show how they contrast based on the text and the differences the two landscapes have against each other. I will provide 4-5 paragraphs that show how the two landscapes can differ and write my paragraphs based on the rubric.

The way John Muir described the canon valleys portrays and shows how the "Yosemite" is their most striking and sublime feature on the grandest scale. It is located in the basin of the Merced River at the height of 4000 feet above sea level.It is seven miles long, and half a mile to a mile wide according to the text. In the text it shows, "The walls are made up of rocks, mountains in size, partly separated from each other by side canons, and they are so sheer in front, and so compactly and harmoniously arranged on a level floor, that the Valley, comprehensively seen, looks like an immense hall or temple lighted from above. …show more content…
In the text it explains, every rock in its wall seems to glow with life. Some lean back in majestic repose; others, absolutely sheer or nearly so for thousands of feet." This piece of evidence shows how the Yosemite cannot compare to any structure or temple built with hands as it has been proved with recent structures built with
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