What inspired John Muir to start exploring the Sierra Nevada, and how did those early experiences shape his environmental philosophy?
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What inspired John Muir to start exploring the Sierra Nevada, and how did those early experiences shape his environmental philosophy?
Did anyone else feel a sense of wonder and whimsy in Muir's descriptions of nature, or was it just me?
How much of the detailed landscape description was based on actual experience versus literary embellishment?