“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. A civilization which destroys what little remains of the wild, the spare, the original, is cutting itself off from its origins and betraying the principle of civilization itself.”
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
“Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value.”
“Life is a series of surprises and would not be worth taking or keeping if it were not.”
“We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.”