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                                                  John Muir
                                                   Explorer, Naturalist
                                                Born 1838 - Died 1914

1.  Tell about John Muir's ability to learn and  memorize.

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2.  Why do you think John's father only took part of the family with him when he went
     to America?

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3.  What were some of John Muir's responsibilities when he was a boy?

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4.  What effect did his early training have on his life?

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5.  How did he lose his sight in 1867? 

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6.  What organization did he start that still exists today, and what was its purpose?

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