
Desert Solitaire
A Season in the Wilderness
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Narrado por:
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Michael Kramer
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De:
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Edward Abbey
When Desert Solitaire was first published in 1968, it became the focus of a nationwide cult. Rude and sensitive. Thought-provoking and mystical. Angry and loving. Both Abbey and this book are all of these and more. Here, the legendary author of The Monkey Wrench Gang, Abbey's Road and many other critically acclaimed books vividly captures the essence of his life during three seasons as a park ranger in southeastern Utah. This is a rare view of a quest to experience nature in its purest form -- the silence, the struggle, the overwhelming beauty. But this is also the gripping, anguished cry of a man of character who challenges the growing exploitation of the wilderness by oil and mining interests, as well as by the tourist industry.
Abbey's observations and challenges remain as relevant now as the day he wrote them. Today, Desert Solitaire asks if any of our incalculable natural treasures can be saved before the bulldozers strike again.
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At times the author was annoying and opinionated it seemed more for effect than from belief (based on his treatment of other humans).
As is many flawed books, listening to a good editor can be helpful.
That said read the book and hurry over his ramblings on the world.
Great story woven in between authors rambling
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Amazing
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What did you love best about Desert Solitaire?
I love the canyon country, Mr. Abbey paints the picture in words that I see with my eyes. I have some problems with his politics, but it did not stand in the way of a great readWhat other book might you compare Desert Solitaire to and why?
It is really a series of short stories and personal experience. Perhaps parts pf Maos last dancer description of the China land and life.What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
It is well read by Mr Kramer and he gives voice toMr. Abbey that I could not as a reader. His voice fits my mind view of Mr. Abbey and bring out the mixed messages in the writing.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The death on the Mesa where Mr. Abbey gives his meaning to a needless death that may not have been as tragic as first seemedwonderful land
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the narrator was ok. I would have preferred more emotion.
this book captures the feel of being in the desert
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Spectacular!
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Everyone should have Abbey's words and opinions dancing around their heads anytime the natural world is being abused or big business is overreaching to satisfy shareholders - at the cost of a more profound vision for America.
By turns Peaceful, Rollicking, Inspiring, Original
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Timeless, I hope later generations will understand
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The entire book is great, but the Glenn Canyon vignette is some of the best writing (and narration) I've ever experienced.
sublime
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one of the best
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