Monster Essays - John Muir: His Achievements/Journeys
John Muir: His Achievements/Journeys
John Muir worked at a factory in Canada. He invented time and money
saving machines for the factories. But one day an accident changed his whole
outlook on life. As he was tightening a machine belt with a file, the file flew
out and pierced his right eye. His left eye grew dim to the reaction.
John's friends and neighbors tried to help him and brought doctors.
Some friends read to him. Children brought him flowers and listened to his
stories. He finally began to regain his sight. His employer, grateful for the
work that he had done for his company, offered John a job as foreman ....
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