For anyone who likes to see the forest from the trees, stories about John Muir are likely to be a source of interest and inspiration. A bold and attentive naturalist, Muir traveled in and wrote about many of America’s wild places during the second half of the 19th century and the start of the 20th century. To this day, his experiences and his words remain attention-grabbing and thought-provoking. Muir believed strongly in the emotional and spiritual necessity of spending time in nature, and he worked hard for many years to help preserve wilderness sites for everyone.