"My First Summer in the Sierra" is a book by the famous naturalist and conservationist John Muir, in which he describes his impressions of his first summer spent in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The author conveys to the reader his admiration for wild nature, the beauty of high mountain landscapes, the sounds and smells of the forest. He shares observations about the plant and animal world, as well as his own thoughts about the interaction of man with nature. Muir skillfully conveys his love of the wild and his ability to see beauty in the simplest things. Every page of the book is filled with casual wisdom and a sense of unity with nature. "My first summer in the Sierra" is not only a trip to the mountains, but also a trip to one's own peace of mind and harmony with nature.