** "A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf" by John Muir is a captivating account of the author's incredible journey in the late 1800s, where he walks a thousand miles from Indiana all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. This story is all about Muir's exciting adventure and demonstrates his love for nature, especially plants, as he travels through different areas and carefully writes down what he sees. Recovering from an eye injury, he longed to explore southern lands, and with great enthusiasm, he writes about his plan to walk through Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. His words paint a vivid picture of the beautiful oak trees and green landscapes he passes. Along the way, Muir meets different people, giving us an understanding of the cultures and environments of the time. **
A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf
By John Muir
** After an eye injury, a man with a passion for plants sets off on foot from Indiana, ready to face both the beauty and solitude of a thousand-mile walk to the Gulf.
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About the AuthorJohn Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
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