John muir

Subject: John Muir Issue: John Muir is recognized as one of the most influent modern humanist/naturalist. In my opinion, even if many people know him and acknowledge this historic person in America, I think that he is not recognized enough for all of the positive contributions he has made to the United States in relation to the protection of nature. This is why I wanted to do research about his accomplishment. By doing research, I will be able to give him the credit he really deserves and associate

was consumed by industrialization, John Muir dedicated his time to the opposite spectrum. John worked vigorously to prove to the government that the nature of the west coast needed to be saved, not destroyed. He did so by taking some of the most important people on simple camping trips to prove that conservation was needed in the United States. He even founded a club, that served to protect nature for years to come. Because of his passion for nature, John Muir was a monumental influence on preserving

calling and I must go.” coffee mug. Looking on the Internet, there are endless John Muir quotes made into typography art with pretty nature scenes strategically placed behind them. “Like” one quote of John Muir’s and Facebook will try to sell you hundreds of t-shirts with his quotes on them. But who is the man behind the quotes? Who is this nature lover that we seem to love so much but really know so little about. John Muir’s words have become his legend and are inspiring wannabe nature lovers everywhere

into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” (Wood, Harold. “John Muir: A Brief Biography.” John Muir Biography - John Muir Exhibit, vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/life/muir_biography.aspx. Accessed 22 May 2017.) This quote is one of John Muir’s most famous quotes. In this quote, John Muir is expressing his view on the world. John Muir always loved nature, he was a naturalist ever since he was a young child. John Muir grew up on a farm where he was surrounded by plants. Whenever he would

(something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction.” John Muir, a famous preservationist is someone I agree with completely, his idea of preservationism is the best way to help our earth. Not damming Hetch Hetchy Valley was what really drew me into him. He believed that politicians were using nature as a way to get material gains. Muir believed that nature should be protected and should be kept beautiful. He states at one point that "everybody

in itself. This was the type of person John Muir, author of A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf and renowned environmentalist, was. He lived to be in nature-- to explore and learn everything she had to offer him, and his passion is evident in all his writings. Throughout his travels and adventures, he diligently wrote his experiences down and later published them in various forms to spread awareness and document his findings, including some pictures he took. Muir was a person who was so truly fascinated

John Muir of many names, the Wilderness Prophet, Citizen of the Universe, the Father of Our National Parks, was one of the mountain’s most valued American Scots. The founder of the Sierra Club did everything within his power to “make the mountains glad,” (“The John Muir Exhibit”). With the president at his side and his convincing journalism, John Muir became the hero of Yosemite, and a preservationist symbol to Americans, as well activists everywhere. He is a hero because he took a stand for what

In 1903, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt went on a camping trip together. The trip took place in the Yosemite Valley, which was not yet protected by the nation. The goal of the camping trip was to preserve nature. In the article “Bully for Yosemite” by Candace Fleming, the author told the story about how John Muir went on a camping trip with Roosevelt to discuss nature preservation. The event took place in the Yosemite Valley, and is mostly about how Muir and Roosevelt went to the valley to discuss

John Muir is a Scottish-born American farmer, traveler, writer, and advocator. He was born on April 21, 1838, in Dunbar, Scotland and died on December 24, 1914, in Los Angeles, California (Britannica, Introduction). He is recognized as one of the most influent modern humanist and naturalist of the history of the United States. Even if he is known and acknowledged by many, this historical peace seeker deserves more credit. He is not recognized enough for all of his positive contributions to the United

In 1903, President Roosevelt went on a camping trip to Yosemite Valley, and with a famous outdoorsman John Muir. Consequent to the trip, their purpose was to preserve the Yellowstone National Park, and other parks, so that the forest could be around for many more years to come. Moreover, John Muir has often tried to persuade people to preserve the area and to keep Yosemite's valley beauty shining, conversely that was not an easy task. Preserving nature is bigger than it seems, though it may seem