John Muir led an adventurous life, starting with his wild and playful boyhood in Scotland to his legendary exploits in America, where he became an inventor, a global explorer, and the first modern environmentalist—and even made friends with a president! His heart was always in the outdoors and he aimed to experience all he could. Most importantly, though, John Muir told the world about the wonders of nature. His words made a difference and inspired people in many countries to start protecting planet Earth—and they still do.
General Note
"First published in 2014 in Great Britain under the title John Muir: Earth--planet, universe, by Scottish Book Trust in partnership with Creative Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage."
Content Note
The wild boy of Dunbar -- Let's go west! -- Genius John in a brave new world -- A terrible darkness made me see -- I will walk one thousand miles -- The mountains are calling me! -- Companions in peril -- The wild man who changed the world -- As the round Earth rolls...