John Muir and Joseph LeConte     In the evenings at the campfire LeConte talked on the lessons of the day, blending art, science, and philosophy with whatever we had seen. Any one of us, by asking a question on no matter what subject, made his thoughts pour forth and shine like rain.   While camping at Lake Tenaya, after supper and some talk by the fire Muir and LeConte sauntered through the pine groves to the shore and sat down on a big rock that stands out a little way in the water. They spoke easily and freely, but then fell silent to marvel at the scene before them. As Muir described it, Earth and sky were inseparably blended and spiritualized and we could only gaze on the celestial vision in devout silent, wondering admiration.   Page 5 of 10  Next Page --->