Writer Larry McMurtry referred to Abbey as the 'Thoreau of the American West.'"Įd and Doug shared a close, complicated friendship, which Doug has written about extensively in large part to keep Ed's spirit and message alive. Abbey’s early life took place in Indiana, Pennsylvania. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire. Edward Abbey lived for three seasons in the desert at Moab, Utah, and what he discovered about the land before him, the world around him, and the heart that. Edward Paul Abbey (Janu March 14, 1989) was an American author, essayist and environmental activist who’s work focused heavily on Glen Canyon and the free-flowing Colorado River. " Edward Paul Abbey (Janu– March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views.
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