all about john muir by jeremiah young. country of origin scotland
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ALL A
BOUT JO
HN MUIR
BY
JE
RE
MI A
H Y
OU
NG
COUNTRY OF ORIGINScotland
YEAR OF EMIGRATION
1849
REASON OF EMIGRATION
The church of Scotland was too strict in faith and practice.
PORT OF ENTRY
Ellis Island
OCCUPATION UPON ARRIVAL
Farm Worker
Not an indentured servant.
PLACE OF SETTLEMENT
Portage, Wisconsin
REASON FOR SETTLING THERE
They became farmers.
THE NATIVES
They respected John for his loving nature.
WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED
He co-founded the Sierra club.
Published over 300 articles and 12 books.