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.

Henry Fairfield Osborn

Henry Fairfield Osborn

Tusk, Tooth, and Bone Carvings

Tusk, Tooth, and Bone Carvings

Alaska - the living glacier laboratory

Alaska - the living glacier laboratory

Harriman Expedition to Alaska

Harriman Expedition to Alaska

Protecting the Calaveras Grove of Sequoias

Protecting the Calaveras Grove of Sequoias

Sierra Club Outings

Sierra Club Outings

A Visit to the Giant Forest, 1902

A Visit to the Giant Forest, 1902

Camping with Roosevelt

Camping with Roosevelt

1903 Passport

1903 Passport

Petrified Forest, Arizona

Petrified Forest, Arizona

Saving Yosemite Valley

Saving Yosemite Valley

Muir Woods

Muir Woods