Journey Home (The): Some Words in Defense of the American West

Wildly funny, ferociously acerbic, and unexpectedly moving. Thoughts from an ardent champion of wilderness, one who speaks disdainfully of those who would ravish wilderness for profit. Insight from an individual who left the urban world behind to think about the natural world and the lessons therein. Like Abbey himself, this book is about contrast, from his descriptions of the surreal cityscapes of Hoboken and Manhattan to those of the solitary splendor of the southwestern deserts and mountains. Includes remedies for preserving what’s left.

Author: Edward Abbey