Annotated Bibliography

Primary Sources
Abraham Lincoln Portrait. Wikepedia.
N.p.,n.d.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln>.
Sierra Club logo. Nathan J Winograd. N.p., n.d. <http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=15494
AllTrips. Alltrips, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2016. <http://www.allyosemite.com/park_highlights/>.
"Amazing Yosemite National Park 669301." Amazing Yosemite National Park 1024x768px
#669301. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2016.
"A Natural Cathedral: Yosemite National Park." Scenic Wonders. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<https://www.scenicwonders.com/blog/a-natural-cathedral-yosemite-national-park/>
Bad, William Frederic. The Life and Letters of John Muir. Vol. 1. N.p.: n.p., 1924. Print. This
book was helpful to see what John Muir wrote to people he knew about Yosemite and
provide further insight into his opinions.
BBC Travel. BBC, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2016
<http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20150109-the-trip-that-changed-national-parksforever>.

Calif. 1860, Yosemite Valley 1866. Carlton Watkins. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://www.sierranevadachronicles.org/pictures/pics/Carleton%20Watkins.htm>
Cows graze spots in Yosemite's grass. Green Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=12427>. This picture showed
pictures of the damage done to Yosemite by animals, which is why Muir and others
wanted to preserve the land.
John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt in Glacier Point. N.d. Photograph. This image was very
useful because it was a primary source that was accurate, and had Theodore Roosevelt
and John Muir in the picture. They were both on horses, which shows that they traveled
by horse.
John Muir (1838-1914). Sierra Club. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/>. This picture simply is a picture of John
Muir, which is helpful to see who he is, and him in Yosemite exploring.
John Muir in the Sierra Nevada's. N.d. Photograph. This image was very useful because it was a
primary source that was accurate, and it had John Muir and what he saw in the
background.

"John Muir." PBS. N.p., 2009. <http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/people/historical/muir>

"John Muir's Yosemite Journal, 1872." Kaufmann Mercantile. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016. This
website is a reliable source because its mission is to educate the public. The image of
John Muir's Journal had both written and drawing elements.
John Swett (left) with John Muir, 1912. Sierra Club. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/people/swett.aspx>. This picture provided
insight into John Muir's friends. This source also shows that John Muir stayed with John
Swett in California.
Livestock in Yosemite. Sierra Forest Legacy. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://www.sierraforestlegacy.org/FC_FireForestEcology/TFH_ExcessiveLivestockGraz
ing.php>. This picture also shows the damage made to Yosemite, causing Muir and other
naturalists to explore and preserve the area.
The Mountains of California. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Hathitrust. Web. 20 Jan. 2016. This book is a
reliable source because it was written by John Muir himself. It includes his thoughts and
views on Yosemite's Mountains.
N.d. Sierra Club. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/stamps/default.aspx>
Muir, John. My First Summer in the Sierra. Boston: Houghton, n.d. Hathitrust. Web. 21 Oct.
2015. <http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015020058841;view=1up;seq=13>.
This book is a reliable source because it was written by John Muir himself. The book
itself was detailed, and contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir and his first summer
in the Sierra. This book was very useful for information on John Muir, and how Muir's
first summer in the Sierra went.
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- -. Our National Parks. N.p.: n.p., 1901. Sierra College Natural History Museum. Web.
9 Dec. 2015. <https://www.sierracollege.edu/ejournals/jscnhm/v1n2/muirquotes.html>.
This book quote was helpful in showing Muir's direct words, and what he believed based
on his explorations.
- -. The Yosemite. New York: New York, Century, n.d. HathiTrust. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
<http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081782694;view=1up;seq=11>. This
Book by John Muir is a reliable source because it was written by John Muir himself. The
book itself was detailed, and contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir and his
explorations with Yosemite. This book was very useful for information on John Muir, and
where he explored, and what he found while he was there.

Perrottet, Tony. "John Muir's Yosemite." Smithsonian. N.p., July 2008. Web.
<http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/john-muirs-yosemite-10737/?noist=&page=1>

"Policies." Sierra Club. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.sierraclub.org/policy>

Prophet of the Wilderness. Print. I think that this newspaper was very useful because it gave lots
of detailed on John Muir and his voyage to Yosemite. It is also a primary source because
it was written in the time, so I know this is accurate.
Rare Delights Magazine. Rare Delights Magazine, 2016. Web. 31 Jan. 2016.
<http://raredelights.com/yosemite-national-park-land-perpetual-beauty/yosemitenational-park-14/>.

"Roosevelt and Muir on Horseback, Yosemite." National Park Service. N.p., n.d.
<http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=B17BC4E5-155D-45193EC6B73FCE2806A8>.
Roosevelt, Theodore. Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography. N.p.: n.p., 1913. Print. This book
showed the opinion that Roosevelt, the president with whom Muir exchanged ideas with,
had of John Muir.
Sierra Club logo. Nathan J Winograd. N.p., n.d. <http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=15494>
Stream with trees and mountains in background, Yosemite Valley Carlton Watkins. N.p., n.d.
Web. 15 Dec. 2015. <http://www.sierranevadachronicles.org/pictures/pics/Carleton
%20Watkins.htm>
The Sierra Club. N.d. Sierra Club.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/pictures/john_muir_pictures_from_sierra_
club_colby_library.aspx>
TerraHistory. "Majestic Yosemite Falls, Highest Waterfall in North America." YouTube.
YouTube, 29 Oct. 2013. Web. 31 Jan. 2016.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ITKEafYCzk>.
"Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919." Sierra Club. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/people/roosevelt.aspx>. This source was
helpful because it showed an influential person in Muir's life.
"2005 California State Quarter." Sierra Club. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/coin/default.aspx>. This picture helped me
see John Muir's impact on the world. The picture shows that Muir is important enough to
earn a spot on a quarter.
"Yosemite National Park." National Park Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/muir.htm>. This website focused on the
John Muir and Yosemite, which is dedicated to his works. This website was helpful

because it provided insight to John Muir's life and accomplishments, which was very
helpful for my research.
Secondary Sources
The Century Magazine, John Swett. "John Muir." Century Magazine May 1893: 120-23. Print.
This magazine article was helpful to find out more about John Muir's later life and
overall summary of some of his accomplishments. This was as specific as I hoped. It had
information about his early life and discoveries.
John Muir. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Britannica. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Muir>. The Britannica website is a reliable
source because its mission is to educate the Public. This encyclopedia was very detailed,
and contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir, and Yosemite. This website was very
useful for information on John Muir.
John Muir. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Encyclopedia. Web. 21 Oct. 2015. The Encyclopedia website is a
reliable source because its mission is to educate the public. This encyclopedia was very
detailed, and contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir, and Yosemite. This website
was very useful for information on John Muir and the early beginnings of his life.
John Muir Nov.-Dec. 1014. Harvard Magazine. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
<http://harvardmagazine.com/2014/11/vita-john-muir>. This magazine is a reliable
source because its purpose is to educate the public. The magazine itself was detailed, and
contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir, and how he was influenced. This Magazine
was somewhat useful for information on John Muir, and how he was influenced.
"John Muir." NPS. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2016.
<http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/jomu/exb/Legacy/Preservation/JOMUportraits/Jo
hnMuirStanding.html>. The National Park Services' website has useful pictures such as
this one on their site about John Muir and Yosemite.
"John Muir." PBS. N.p., 2009. Web. 6 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/people/historical/muir/>. The PBS website is a
reliable source because its mission is to educate the public. The article itself was detailed,
and contained a viewpoint supporting John Muir and Yosemite. This website was very
useful for information on John Muir and his significant camping trip he took with
President Theodore Roosevelt.
"John Muir and the Sierra Club." The Forest History Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Publications/region/9/history/chap2.aspx>. This
picture depicts Muir and other naturalists, showing who he encountered and preserved
land with.

National Park logo. Everything Yosemite. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<https://sites.google.com/a/everythingyosemite.com/www/>. This picture shows the logo
for the national park that wouldn't exist without Muir.
National Park Service. Yosemite. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. This source helped inform me about
Yosemite National Park. It was helpful to find more background knowledge about what
John Muir contributed to.
"A Natural Cathedral: Yosemite National Park." Scenic Wonders. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<https://www.scenicwonders.com/blog/a-natural-cathedral-yosemite-national-park/>.
This picture shows what Yosemite is like today, thanks to Muir's preservation and
exploration of the forest and lands there.
Perrottet, Tony. "John Muir's Yosemite." Smithsonian. N.p., July 2008. Web.
<http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/john-muirs-yosemite-10737/?noist=&page=1>. The Smithsonian is a reliable source because its mission is to educate
the public. The article itself was detailed, and contained a viewpoint supporting John
Muir and Yosemite. This website was very useful for information on John Muir and the
protection of Yosemite, and his jobs while he was there.
"Roosevelt and Muir on Horseback, Yosemite." National Park Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec.
2015. <http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=B17BC4E5-155D-45193EC6B73FCE2806A8>. This picture shows Muir and Roosevelt exploring present-day
Yosemite National Park.
The Sierra Club. N.d. Sierra Club. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/pictures/john_muir_pictures_from_sierra_
club_colby_library.aspx>. This picture was helpful to have more visuals of Muir and his
life.
Sierra Club logo. Nathan J Winograd. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=15494>. This picture shows the logo for a club
Muir helped create with people he encountered on his explorations to preserve nature.
Stream with trees and mountains in background, Yosemite Valley, Calif. 1860, Yosemite Valley
1866. Carlton Watkins. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
<http://www.sierranevadachronicles.org/pictures/pics/Carleton%20Watkins.htm>. This picture
showed what Yosemite looks like today, thanks to Muir's exploration and preservation ideas.
"Who Was John Muir?" Sierra Club. Ed. Sierra Club's John Muir Education Team. Harold
Wood, 2015. Web. 30 Sept. 2015. <http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/about/>.
This website focused on John Muir and his accomplishments. It is a website of the Sierra
Club, which he founded with other supporters. This website was helpful because the
editors shared the general idea of what John Muir contributed to the world today and how
he has affected the world today.