The Story of my Boyhood and Youth - Muir, John
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The Story of my Boyhood and Youth is the affecting memoir of the now internationally renowned John Muir, a Scottish-American boy subject to a most unusual upbringing, his transition into adulthood, and the path that led him to petition for the concept of protected national parks. Born in East Lothian, Scotland in 1838, Muir was raised by a fanatically strict, religious father with his numerous brothers and sisters and loving mother. From an early age, a shy Muir showed fascination with the natural world, and at aged eleven, his father announced the family were to move to an American wilderness…mehr

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The Story of my Boyhood and Youth is the affecting memoir of the now internationally renowned John Muir, a Scottish-American boy subject to a most unusual upbringing, his transition into adulthood, and the path that led him to petition for the concept of protected national parks. Born in East Lothian, Scotland in 1838, Muir was raised by a fanatically strict, religious father with his numerous brothers and sisters and loving mother. From an early age, a shy Muir showed fascination with the natural world, and at aged eleven, his father announced the family were to move to an American wilderness in Wisconsin - Muir had a new playground. His adolescence is spent labouring on the family's grassroots farm. Working seventeen-hour days, an exhausted yet inquisitive Muir desperately snatches moments to himself, yearning to explore the environment around him, secretly studying books on topics other than religion, and rising at 1 a.m. to pursue his hobby of inventing intricate time and energy-saving devices - much to his father's disapproval and everyone else's admiration. At age twenty-two, Muir takes it upon himself to apply to university, and does so without financial or moral support from his father. He makes his way to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study chemistry and botany, and though never graduating with a degree, he is satisfied that he had learned all he wanted to there, before completing the rest of his nature education in 'the university of the wilderness'. The Story of my Boyhood and Youth includes a new foreword by Terry Gifford, and offers insight into the development of Muir's spiritual connection with the natural world, and suggests an explanation for his passion for freedom in the wilderness, a stark contrast to the forced rigidity of his early years.
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John Muir (1838-1914) was a pioneering naturalist, environmentalist, and writer whose profound influence on the conservation movement is still felt today. Born in Scotland and emigrating to the United States in 1849, Muir's deep connection with nature began in the wilderness of the American West. His extensive travels through the Sierra Nevada, the Yosemite Valley, and Alaska provided him with a wealth of experiences that he eloquently shared through his writings. Muir's work, including notable books like Steep Trails, reflects his passion for the American wilderness and his commitment to preserving it. His vivid descriptions of landscapes and insightful observations on natural history underscore his belief in the intrinsic value of nature and the necessity of its conservation. Muir was a key figure in the establishment of national parks and a co-founder of the Sierra Club, advocating for the protection of natural environments against the encroachments of industrialization. His legacy is marked by a deep respect for the natural world and a commitment to environmentalism that continues to inspire nature enthusiasts and conservationists. Muir's writings remain a touchstone for those seeking to understand and appreciate the beauty and significance of the wilderness.