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A Great Storyteller:
"Meal-times were periods of relaxation, storytelling, and often uproarious fun led by the naturalist himself."
-- Linnie Marsh Wolfe, Biographer
Even after having settled down in Martinez, Muir would go on trips for months at a time. This made dinnertime very important to him and his family. His two daughters knew to be at the table on time when their father was home. Over dinner, Muir would tell his celebrated stories -- stories about wild animals, crazy characters and exciting adventures. |