Desert Solitaire

Book

Cohen Bray House

Name/Title

Desert Solitaire

Entry/Object ID

2023.176.1

Description

First published in 1968, Desert Solitaire is one of Edward Abbey's most critically acclaimed works and marks his first foray into the world of nonfiction writing. Written while Abbey was working as a ranger at Arches National Park outside of Moab, Utah, Desert Solitaire is a rare view of one man's quest to experience nature in its purest form. Through prose that is by turns passionate and poetic, Abbey reflects on the condition of our remaining wilderness and the future of a civilization that cannot reconcile itself to living in the natural world as well as his own internal struggle with morality. As the world continues its rapid development, Abbey's cry to maintain the natural beauty of the West remains just as relevant today as when this book was written. --WorldCat

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front flyleaf

Transcription

Here is a book we so enjoyed (although quite "spotty"), that we long to share it with some of our far away friends. Please sign below and indicate the date you forwarded it. To expedite the accumulating love, and greetings, from each to each, please use the mailing labels in sequence, on the back cover. like date sign here and here

Language

English

Material/Technique

Label

Type

Inscription

Location

Front flyleaf

Transcription

Helen Fildberg - 10-22-68 122 Circle Drive, Santa Fe, 87501 Watson (?) Smith 11-3-68 Margaret Nat [Illegible] 1-22-69 Hilary Pattu (?) 1-15-74

Language

English

Material/Technique

Handwritten

Create Date

March 11, 2023