“In the first place you can't see anything from a car; you've got to get out of the goddamned contraption and walk, better yet crawl, on hands and knees, over the sandstone and through the thornbush and cactus. When traces of blood begin to mark your trail you'll begin to see something, maybe. Probably not.”
This book offers a profound exploration of the natural world and the human spirit through the author's personal observations and musings while living in the desolate landscapes of the American West. more
Edward Abbey was an American author known for his naturalist works and advocacy for environmental protection. His writings often take the desolate wilderness of the American Southwest as a backdrop, profoundly revealing the relationship between humans and nature. Abbey's writing style is unique, filled with humor and satire, and has had a profound impact on later generations. more
“Charity should be spontaneous. Calculated altruism is an affront.”
“Phoenix, Arizona: an oasis of ugliness in the midst of a beautiful wasteland.”
“There has never been a day in my life when I was not in love.”