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1838: John Muir is born in Dunbar, Scotland on April 21st. Muir later reflects that his first connections with nature came while wandering through the fields with his grandfather back in Scotland.
1849: At the age of eleven, Muir moves with his family to Wisconsin. Working to cut down the forest wilderness and turn it into farmland, Muir first experiences the destruction of nature by man.
1860: John Muir leaves his father's home and goes to the University of Wisconsin where he studies natural sciences. His inventive mind makes him an excellent student and scientist, but his mechanical aptitude and desire to explore lead him away from the classroom. Muir goes on to wander Wisconsin, Illinois and Canada while taking various jobs in industry. |