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“The world, we are told, was made especially for man — a presumption not supported by all the facts.”

Quote by John Muir

Book:A Thousand-Mile Walk To The Gulf: The American Naturalist's 1867 Journey Through the Post-War South

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A Thousand-Mile Walk To The Gulf: The American Naturalist's 1867 Journey Through the Post-War South

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John Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was an American naturalist, writer, explorer, and environmentalist. Known for his love of nature and advocacy for environmental protection, Muir is considered one of the pioneers of the modern environmental movement. more

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