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Prepare yourself for a rip-roaring adventure that's as audacious as it is controversial. Edward Abbey's masterpiece, 'The Monkey Wrench Gang', is a rollicking tale of ecological rebellion that set ablaze the environmental movement. This exquisitely penned narrative follows the exploits of an unlikely band of misfits determined to thwart the machinations of progress.
In the sprawling expanse of the American West, a nefarious plot unfolds. Nature finds itself under siege, besieged by a unholy alliance of governmental bureaucracy and corporate greed. Their weapons of choice? A relentless onslaught of bridges, dams, and unyielding concrete.
Enter our motley crew of reluctant heroes: a world-weary veteran, an unhinged physician, and a polygamist with a penchant for chaos. United by a common cause, they embark on a crusade to dismantle the very machinery that threatens their beloved wilderness. Their methods? Well, let's just say they're not above a bit of creative destruction.
Hilarious, thought-provoking, and utterly unforgettable, 'The Monkey Wrench Gang' is a clarion call to arms for anyone who's ever felt the urge to stick it to the man. Abbey's magnum opus will leave you questioning the price of progress and pondering the true meaning of freedom in our modern world.
Book ISBN: | 9780141187624 |
Book Author: | Edward Abbey |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2004-07-29 |
Book Pagination: | 448 pages |
Book Weight: | 326g |
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.’
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.’