How did john muir die
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John Muir
Scottish-American naturalist (1838–1914)
This article is about the Scottish-American naturalist. For other people with the same name, see John Muir (disambiguation).
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| Born | (1838-04-21)April 21, 1838 Dunbar, Scotland |
| Died | December 24, 1914(1914-12-24) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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| Spouse | Louisa Strentzel (m. 1880–1905) |
| Children | 2 |
John Muir (MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914),[1] also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks",[2] was a Scottish-born American[3][4]: 42 naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
His books, letters
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John Muir: A Passion for Nature
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." - John Muir
A leaf, a flower, a stone—the simple beauty of nature filled John Muir with joy. Through his writing, Muir shared his love of nature and inspired people to protect our country’s wild places, fueling the formation of the National Park Service and the modern conservation movement. Muir loved all things wild and saw humans as just one small part of nature. He valued the natural world not only for its economic benefits but also for its beauty and healing powers. Muir championed the revolutionary idea that wild spaces should be preserved for everyone to enjoy.
Life in the Wild
"Tracing the ways of glaciers, learning how Nature sculptures mountain-waves in making scenery…beauty that so mysteriously influences every human being, is glorious work." - John Muir
Muir’s passion for nature took him to every continent except Antarctica. He lived through incredible adventures—climbing a 100-foot tree during a thunderstorm, inching across a nar
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About John Muir
Why John Muir?
An eye for the ecosystem
In his early life, Muir was an inventor and he brought a scientific curiosity to his later explorations. He immersed himself in all aspects of wild places, noticing and recording the interactions between plant, animal and planet.
Nature for its own sake
Muir was one of the first to suggest that wild places were not just a resource to be exploited by humans, but had an intrinsic value all of their own. He put forward the idea that humankind was a part of nature, rather than having dominion over it.
The value of personal experience
Muir believed visiting wild places helped us grow as people and was important for recharging mind and body. Through his writing, he tried to convey his love of nature as well as educate and inspire people to care for it.
The protection of wild places
Muir was an active campaigner against inappropriate development and an advocate for the wild in word and deed. His work influenced the creation of several national parks in the United States, including Yosemite Valley in California.
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