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John Muir in the new world, produced by Global Village Media Inc. and Thirteen's American Masters, in association with WNET ; produced and written by Leslie Clark, Catherine Tatge ; directed by Catherine Tatge

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John Muir in the new world

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produced by Global Village Media Inc. and Thirteen's American Masters, in association with WNET ; produced and written by Leslie Clark, Catherine Tatge ; directed by Catherine Tatge

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The life and the career of John Muir come to life through this inspiring and beautiful documentary set against the magnificent landscapes of the American West. The Scottish-born naturalist was one of the first nature preservationists in American history, inspiring others through his writing and his advocacy to keep the wilderness wild

The early years -- Attending the University of Wisconsin -- Factory work in Indiana -- The 1,000 mile walk to the Gulf -- Exploring the Gulf coast -- West to California -- In the Sierra Nevada & Yosemite Valley -- Meeting with Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Scaling Mount Ritter -- Beginning a career as a journalist -- On assignment in Alaska -- Marriage to Louie Strentzel -- Sea expedition to the Alaskan coast -- Family and farm life -- Century magazine -- The destruction of Yosemite -- Giving voice to building a national park system -- Birth of the Sierra Club -- Meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt -- The San Francisco Earthquake -- The Hetch Hetchy Valley Battle -- The last years

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