Edward Abbey, Where Art Thou?

Celebrating the Deserts, Canyons, Wilderness & National Parks of the Southwest USA & the author of Desert Solitaire and Monkey Wrench Gang, defender of the Western USA

By: Kyle Widner

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Edward Abbey, Where Art Thou? is a tribute to the man and the deserts and wildernesses of the Southwest USA.

This book is a testament to the beauty and majesty of the deserts, canyons, and mountains that make up the Southwest USA, and Abbey's books about the same. Through a collection of essays, memoirs, and stories, we honor the legacy of a visionary who dedicated his life to preserving the natural beauty of these public lands, especially those of the Southwest USA, the deserts, and all the wilderness and open spaces that remain.

From the scorching heat of the desert to the cool mountain streams, this book invites you to explore the wonders of the Southwest USA. With vivid descriptions and evocative imagery, you will be transported to Abbey's world, with hat tips to the man all along the way.

Edward Abbey's legacy is alive and well. We hope his works are still inspiring legions of environmentalists, activists, and nature lovers to continue working to protect the desert and the wilds of the Southwest USA .

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The national parks and monuments of Arches National Park, Canyonlands, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Grand Canyon, The Colorado, San Juan, and Rio Grande Rivers, the towns of Moab, Tucson, Bluff and Blanding, these places are the spiritual home of Abbey's legacy. Let's keep them like they were.

Abbey's two iconic books, Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang, have taken on lives of their own. Here is a short refresher on each:

Desert Solitaire:
Get lost in the rugged beauty of the American Southwest with Desert Solitaire. Hailed by The New York Times as “a passionately felt, deeply poetic book,” this autobiographical work follows the adventures of a park ranger and conservationist as he grapples with the complexities of preserving the region’s natural wonders. From encountering the aftermath of rampant development to stumbling upon a haunting discovery, Abbey’s tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. But this isn’t just a collection of stories – it’s a philosophical memoir that delves deep into the soul of the desert, exploring its paradoxes and mysteries. With lyrical prose that has drawn comparisons to Thoreau’s Walden, Desert Solitaire is a must-read for anyone who yearns to connect with the raw power and boundless beauty of the Southwest.

Monkey Wrench Gang:
The Monkey Wrench Gang is a classic novel, featuring a ragtag group of environmental saboteurs who band together to take down the corrupt corporations and government officials destroying the Western wilderness. Led by the beer-swilling, fiercely independent veteran George Washington Hayduke, the gang includes a feminist from the Bronx, Bonnie Abbzug, a wealthy libertarian doctor, A. K. "Doc" Sarvis, M.D and a disgraced Jack Mormon polygamist, Seldom Seen Smith. Their mission? To wreak havoc on the bulldozers, bridges, and dams that are ruining the natural landscape they hold dear.

But this is no simple act of vandalism. The Monkey Wrench Gang is a hilarious, irreverent romp with a deeply serious message at its core. As relevant today as it was when it was first published, the novel explores the urgent need for environmental activism and preservation in a world where greed and corruption run rampant. With its mix of comedy, chaos, and pulse-pounding action, The Monkey Wrench Gang is a true comedic classic that will leave you hungry for more. Praise the earth for Edward Abbey, the Thoreau of the American West, and his endlessly entertaining, infinitely wise masterpiece.

Edward Abbey's influences included:

Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, Walt Whitman, John Muir, Jack Kerouac, and especially Wallace Stegner - American writer and environmentalist, author of Angle of Repose.