Muir and the Bairns
Location
Feather River Inn
Start Date
4-5-2001 7:30 AM
End Date
6-5-2001 12:30 PM
Description
This paper is a study of John Muir's relationships with children. Muir had a soft-heart for children and was known to share his appreciation of nature with children, give small gifts, tell stories, and lend a friendly ear to the children in his life. His letters indicate an on-going interest and concern for children throughout his lifetime. This paper will explore Muir's own upbringing which brought a sensitivity to the disenfranchised of the nineteenth century women, children, and animals. Excerpts from Muir's correspondence will provide examples illustrating Muir's relationships with children.
Muir and the Bairns
Feather River Inn
This paper is a study of John Muir's relationships with children. Muir had a soft-heart for children and was known to share his appreciation of nature with children, give small gifts, tell stories, and lend a friendly ear to the children in his life. His letters indicate an on-going interest and concern for children throughout his lifetime. This paper will explore Muir's own upbringing which brought a sensitivity to the disenfranchised of the nineteenth century women, children, and animals. Excerpts from Muir's correspondence will provide examples illustrating Muir's relationships with children.
