For many years, philosopher and psychologist William James had yearned to visit Yosemite. In 1898, at the age of fifty-six, he finally made the journey, spending two months amidst its awe-inspiring landscapes and natural wonders before delivering a series of lectures at UC Berkeley. While in Yosemite, he …
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