Desert Solitaire

Name: Desert Solitaire
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (5055 reviews)
Author: Edward Abbey

by Edward Abbey

Memoir

4.5 (5,055)

4.5 stars from 5,055 reviews. One of the highest rated Memoir books we track.

271 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by McGraw-HillPublished 1968-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to nature writing that challenges you, not just soothes you.
You care about environmental conservation but are tired of preachy arguments.
You appreciate a writer who can be funny, furious, and philosophical in the same paragraph.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a straightforward hiking guide or travel memoir without the politics.
You prefer your nature writing optimistic and solutions-focused.
You're looking for a gentle, contemplative desert escape rather than a call to arms.

About this book

Edward Abbey's memoir recounts his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. Through stories and philosophical reflection, Abbey describes his adventures in the American desert while offering insights on wilderness conservation and the future of civilization. He also explores his own internal moral struggles. The work combines personal narrative with arguments for preserving the natural landscape of the West. Abbey's observations about the condition of remaining wilderness and the effects of rapid development are presented alongside his characteristic wit. First published in 1968, the book is considered one of Abbey's most critically acclaimed works and is regarded as a classic in nature writing.

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Currently around #43K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 26% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 5,055 reviews

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