John Muir

Naturalist, Writer

John Muir was a naturalist and conservationist whose writings and activism laid the groundwork for the American national parks system, notably through his work 'The Mountains of California.'

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Born: April 21, 1838
Died: September 24, 1914
Quotes: 322
Rank: #486

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"In the beauty and grandeur of individual trees, and in number and variety of species, the Sierra forests surpass all others"

Numbers Tree Forests

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"I made these Sierra trips, carrying only a sackful of bread with a little tea and sugar, and was thus independent and free."

Independent Tea Littles

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