Desert Solitaire : A Season in the Wilderness by Edward Abbey 9780008283339

Desert Solitaire : A Season in the Wilderness

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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness by Edward Abbey is a mesmerizing exploration of the American wilderness that will...
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness by Edward Abbey is a mesmerizing exploration of the American wilderness that will leave you yearning for adventure.

Celebrated by Cheryl Strayed, author of 'Wild', as her "favourite book about the wilderness," this classic work invites readers into the heart of Moab, Utah, where Abbey serves as a seasonal ranger for the United States National Park Service. In this acclaimed 50th Anniversary edition, Abbey's eloquent prose paints a vibrant picture of the desert landscape, characterized by:

  • Stunning Imagery: Experience the terracotta earth and vast skies through Abbey's richly descriptive narratives.
  • Spiritual Journey: Follow Abbey's quest for wild horses and ancient petroglyphs, navigating the duality of beauty and isolation.
  • Environmental Insight: Discover reflections on the delicate balance between nature and civilization, which have profoundly influenced the environmental movement.

Throughout his summer odysseys, Abbey's characteristic wit and candor provide both humor and depth, culminating in profound insights that resonate with anyone who has ever felt a connection to the natural world. Notably, his encounters, including a haunting discovery in the Grand Canyon, underscore the unpredictable yet captivating essence of the wild.

This timeless narrative remains as relevant and powerful today as it was upon its original publication. Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness is not just a book; it is an invitation to embrace the wilderness within us all.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780008283339
Author: Edward Abbey
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: William Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 25 mm
Publication Date: 23 July, 2020
Pagination: 336 pages
Weight: 240g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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