I believe that he calls the “De Lacey family” his protectors
Present of began is begin.
Past participle of I think you meant "begin" is begun.
Mr. Jerome was an england writer and humorist his best essay called three men in a boat of 1889.
By the other hand Mr. John Muir was an american with multiples facets one of them was the writer. HIs letters, books and essays describing his adventures in nature especially in the sierra nevada which have been read by millions.
Both authors worked in the nature context. They love the nature environment.
