John Muir writes of a small black dog, owned by the Rev. S.H. Young, which accompanied them on the 1880 exploration of Alaska. The book includes a poem "To My Dog Blanco" by J.G. Holland.

A book of essays which were first published in the Atlantic Monthly, illustrated with a map of forest reserves and national parks in the western United States and photographs.

Prepared for publication by Mrs. Marion Randall Parsons.