John Muir: His Achievements/Journeys
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John Muir worked at a factory in Canada. He invented time and money
saving machines for the factories. But one day an accident changed his whole
outlook on life. As he was tightening a machine belt with a file, the file flew
out and pierced his right eye. His left eye grew dim to the reaction. ....
Middle of paper
.... he was eager to observe the plants of southern lands. This was known as
the thousand-mile walk. During his journey, he would stop to collect plant
samples and write about his observations in his journal.
John was weak from the trip and thought that he would need much more
energy to travel to South America. He decided to visit Yosemite Valley, where
he would regain his strength. He took up the job as a herder there and began to
explore the area. Then he got a job as guide to the Yosem ....
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