by Edward Abbey
First published 1988
In this definitive collection, Edward Abbey himself handpicks the finest fiction, essays, and fragments from his decades-long career. Dive into the author's raw, rugged voice as he rages against encroaching development, praises the harsh beauty of the American Southwest, and skewers pompous politicians. From the anarchic hijinks of The Monkey Wrench Gang to the poetic solitude of Desert Solitaire, these pieces showcase Abbey's singular talent for capturing the wilderness spirit. Though he may have died too soon, his words live on to inspire new generations of rebels, ramblers, and lovers of the land.
Genres: fiction, essays, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: ramblers, rebels
Setting: American Southwest
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
400 pages · Paperback · Sierra Club Books