Review:

Desert Solitaire By Edward Abbey

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Desert Solitaire is a non-fiction book by Edward Abbey, published in 1968. It is a collection of essays about Abbey's experiences as a park ranger in the desert wilderness of the American Southwest.

Key Features

  • Collection of essays
  • Adventure
  • Nature writing
  • Environmentalism

Pros

  • Beautiful prose that vividly captures the desert landscape
  • Thought-provoking reflections on nature and the environment
  • Abbey's humor and wit throughout the book

Cons

  • Some readers may find Abbey's viewpoints controversial or polarizing

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