John Muir was one of the first modern preservationists. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, and wildlife, especially in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, were read by millions and are still popular today. His direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States.
The definitive Wikipedia entry for John Muir. Wikipedia is the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Muir
The JohnMuir Global Network is the central location for all organizations world-wide pertaining to JohnMuir, sponsored by the Canadian Friends of JohnMuir. www.johnmuir.org/
Welcome to the JohnMuir Exhibit! The JohnMuir Exhibit features the life and legacy of JohnMuir: naturalist, writer,
conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club . www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/
"The Calypso Borealis"
excerpted from
The Life and Letters of JohnMuir
- Muirs moving account of his long search for, and final discovery of a rare woodland flower. www.yosemite.ca.us/john_muir_writings/
JohnMuir. Born Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, 1838. www.Muir-birthplace.org is the web-site about Muir's birthplace at 128 High Street, Dunbar. www.djma.org.uk/djma/