Description

Edward Abbey's "Down the River" invites readers on a series of profound journeys through the dwindling American wilderness, primarily along its majestic rivers. Through vivid prose, Abbey captures the raw beauty of these landscapes, contrasting their enduring grandeur with the destructive forces of human progress and greed. These essays serve as both a celebration of the natural world and a passionate lament for its preservation, exploring themes of solitude, spirituality, and the urgent need to protect our planet's wild heart. Abbey's signature blend of lyrical observation and fiery indignation makes this collection a powerful call to arms for environmental consciousness.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Plume

Published Jan 1, 1991

242 pages

ISBN: 9780452265639

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First Published

1982

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Down the River by Edward Abbey.

War/Trauma