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__**John Muir**__ John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland, on April 21, 1838. John Muir was just another kid in a family of eight kids. With his family owning a farm he was kept very busy from sun rise to sun set. He was dedicated to learning more. He even woke up before sunrise to read because his dad did not let him read during the day. He was a very smart kid that made many inventions and showed them off at his local fair. He became very interested in nature. His biggest interest in nature was different plant species. He soon grew up and went to college at the University of Wisconsin. There he studied science and tried to study medicine but soon gave it up. After college he gave up on his inventions to study nature. He traveled across the land to study plants. During his journey he kept a journal describing his and scientific observations, and also had sketches. When returned in 1880 he married Louie Wanda. They had two kids. He worked non stop for ten years to permanently provide for his family. Soon after this he fought for Yosemite Vally to become a national park. It was his effort that made that happen. Later on he created the Sierra Club. He became the first president of the club. This club was dedicated to protection natural areas like Yosemite Vally. Muir wife died in 1905, after this he wrote books until his death on December 24, 1914. Later on in history the Yosemite Vally soon became Yosemite National Park. That is the major contribution he had to the world. "John Muir Biography - Life, Children, Story, Death, History, Wife, Son, Information, Born." //Encyclopedia of World Biography//. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. .
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"Introduction to John Muir - John Muir Exhibit - Sierra Club." //Sierra Club Home Page: Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet//. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. .