by Edward Abbey
First published 1977
Legendary environmentalist Edward Abbey takes one last look at the American wilderness before it's paved over. From the Utah desert to the Rocky Mountain forests, he rages against the forces of "progress" - corporate greed, government overreach, and the creeping blight of suburbs. But beneath the curmudgeonly tone lies a profound love for the untamed beauty of this land, and a dying hope that it can still be saved.
Genres: nature, 20th-century, american, adventure, environment, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: curmudgeonly-tone, dying-hope
Setting: West (U.S.)
Period: 20th century
242 pages · Hardcover · Dutton