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Scotland

This is Muir's country of origin.

Fountain Lake and Hickory Hill Farm

This is the area near Wisconsin where Muir's father lives and raises his eight children, including John.

The University of Wisconsin - Madison

This is where Muir went to college and studied botany, but he never graduated.

The Sierra Nevadas

This is where Muir lived and spent most of his time during his mid-life.

Yosemite Valley

Muir specifically spent most of his time in this area.

Yosemite Falls

Muir visited this area several times in the book and was mesmerized by its beauty.

The Muir Glacier

Muir was the first person to have explored this place.

Mount Ritter and Mount Shasta

These are two enormous peaks that Muir climbed.

Glenora Peak

This is the peak where Young nearly died and where Muir saved him.

Frostbite

This left Muir with a limp.

Sunsets

Muir was particularly...

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