Galen Clark was one of Yosemite's earliest explorers, its first public guardian, and one of its most revered hosts, tour guides, and protectors for most of his life.
Influential People in John Muir's Life
Biographies of John Muir's contemporaries who Influenced his life and work.
"I heartily congratulate you on your good scotch name. To be born of Scotch parents is a great blessing. Muir is rather a common name in Scotland and whether we are nearly related or not I don't know: but to be Scotch at all and related to the heather moorland or Muirlands is a grand fortune." -- - John Muir - letter to Mrs. Muir Webster, December 15, 1906.
In "Browne the Beloved", Muir tells of his long and intimate friendship with Francis Fisher Browne, the founder and editor of Chicago's The Dial literary magazine.
John Muir's Writings About People
Muir is well-known for his writings about nature's grandeur. But he wrote many eulogies, tributes, and stories about the interesting people he met during his life. He wrote about the rich and poor alike with sympathy, but often with a bit of Scots humor thrown in.
Read MoreNature photographer Ansel Adams pictured in the 1950 Yosemite Field School yearbook. The camera is probably a Zeiss Ikon Universal Juwel.
Notable People Influenced by John Muir
Many well-known artists, scientists, and conservationists were influenced by John Muir.
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