Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey (1927–1989) was an American author and essayist known for his advocacy of environmental causes, his criticism of public land policies, and his anarchist political views. His best-known work is the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which radical environmental groups have cited as an inspiration, and he is also remembered for the nonfiction book Desert Solitaire. Among his other books, Abbey's Road blends travel writing, memoir, and nature writing as it moves through deserts and wild landscapes.