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John Muir was an American naturalist born in Scotland on April 21, 1838. As one of the first advocates of the United States’ wilderness preservation, Muir spent his career writing letters, essays and books about many of his experiences in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, located in northern California. Muir’s influence on the history of American wilderness continues to live on past his death (in the early twentieth century) as people of all ages visit and hike through the 221 miles of the John Muir Trail, named in Muir’s honor. The trail begins in Yosemite National Park and concludes at Mount

The following table compares Mount Whitney’s height, in feet, to other monumental peaks of the world.

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It seems like you've provided some information about John Muir and his contributions to the preservation of wilderness, particularly his connection to the John Muir Trail and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Additionally, you mentioned a table comparing Mount Whitney's height to other monumental peaks, but the table itself is not included in your message.

If you would like to provide that table, or if you have specific questions or topics in mind regarding Mount Whitney or other peaks, please share more details, and I'd be happy to assist!