The University of the Pacific curates and shares the largest collection of Muir's writings in the world. This is an excellent place to read from his essays, journals, and correspondence to decide for yourself the meaning of his words. Here is a selection of his work with some interpretation. His entire collection is available for research on-site or online.

Birth in Dunbar, Scotland

Birth in Dunbar, Scotland

Early Education

Early Education

First Wisconsin Home

First Wisconsin Home

Second Wisconsin Home

Second Wisconsin Home

Third Wisconsin Home

Third Wisconsin Home

Religious Views 1856

Religious Views 1856

Life-long Learner

Life-long Learner

Meaford, Canada

Meaford, Canada

Muir's Saunter in Canada

Muir's Saunter in Canada

Botanizing in Canada

Botanizing in Canada

First an Inventor

First an Inventor

Blinded in 1867

Blinded in 1867