The Story of My Boyhood and Youth - Muir, John
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John Muir, the renowned naturalist and environmentalist, wrote a personal memoir called "The Story of My Boyhood and Youth". In this thrilling story, Muir takes readers on a journey through his formative years, portraying his upbringing in Scotland and his later adventures in America's harsh wilderness. Muir's narrative, which spans his peaceful boyhood in the lush landscapes of Dunbar to his transforming experiences exploring the untamed power of the American West, is a monument to the essential link between humans and the natural environment. Muir's poetic words and limitless enthusiasm…mehr

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John Muir, the renowned naturalist and environmentalist, wrote a personal memoir called "The Story of My Boyhood and Youth". In this thrilling story, Muir takes readers on a journey through his formative years, portraying his upbringing in Scotland and his later adventures in America's harsh wilderness. Muir's narrative, which spans his peaceful boyhood in the lush landscapes of Dunbar to his transforming experiences exploring the untamed power of the American West, is a monument to the essential link between humans and the natural environment. Muir's poetic words and limitless enthusiasm inspire readers to respect and safeguard the world for future generations.
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Born in 1838, John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and ahead-of-his-time advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. Muir's works tell of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other exquisite wilderness areas. He founded The Sierra Club, and petitioned the US Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The 211-mile John Muir Trail - a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada - was named in his honour, as was the John Muir Way in Scotland, and many other places including a beach, college and glacier. Muir married Louisa Strentzel and they had two daughters together, living on a fruit orchard in California. Today he is referred to as the 'Father of the National Parks' and has a legacy as one of the most influential naturalists in America.