I have listed some examples below to back up my assertions in the review's title: Psychopathic: - Kills rabbit with a rock just because he wants to see if he can do it - Talks about killing people many times including Nukem (sp?) on several occasions - Has a general disdain for humanity (I kept waiting for an Agent Smith 'parasite' speech) Hypocritical: States that industrial tourism is bad and that tourists destroy the environment/experience by using vehicles inside the parks and leaving trash behind. In this shimmering masterpiece of American nature writing, Edward Abbey ventures alone into the canyonlands of Moab, Utah, to work as a seasonal ranger for the. Abbey’s greatest use of metaphor is when he is describing the indescribable sights of the desert. Hardcover 2,524 ratings Book 1 of 7: Edward Abbey series See all formats and editions Kindle 2.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover from 82.46 1 Used from 82.46 Paperback 10.59 52 Used from 1.80 18 New from 6.49 1 Collectible from 14.

The narration was fine, except that the way he pronounced 'pinion' drove me nuts (pun intended). The Desert Solitaire Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Desert Solitaire, a Season in the Wilderness, 1st Ed.

If you thought the desert was boring to look at, wait until you hear him drone on ad nauseum about it verbally. Memoir of a Psychopathic & Hypocritical OutdoorsmaĪ generally curmudgeonly portrayal of the 'good ol' days' by a 'get off my lawn' type as he explored the outdoors in America's West.

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