The Journey Home
Some Words in Defense of the American West
by Edward Abbey
ISBN: 052513753X
ISBN-13: 9780525137535
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A portrait of the American West and a plea for its conservation-Abbey's first non-fiction book since his influential and acclaimed DESERT SOLITAIRE.
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"Edward Abbey is one of our foremost Western essayist and novelists. A militant conservationist, he has attracted a large following-not only within the ranks of Sierra Club enthusiasts and dedicated backpackers, but also among armchair appreciators of good writing. What always made his work doubly interesting is the sense of a true maverick spirit at large, within it-a kind of spirit not imitable, limited only to the highest class of literary outlaws."
-- Denver Post
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Dutton
Published date: 1977
Edition: 1th edition
Pages: 242
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The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West
Abbey, Edward
New York: Dutton, 1977. Near Fine in Very Good+ dj Upper right corner is very lightly dented. Jacket has a few very small nicks along the top which have been repaired with clear tape on the inside. Jacket's heel is lightly creased. Still a very attractive copy. ISBN: 0-525-13753X. First Edition. Hard Cover. WEST U HISTORY UNITED STATES. ( more information)
Offered by Avalon Books (United States)
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The Journey Home
Abbey, Edward
Dutton, 1977. Very Good/Fine 1st edition. 1st printing. Previous owner discreet blind stamp. A very nice copy that shows just a bit of use. Publishers printed price intact. . 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. ( more information)
Offered by Positively Books (United States)
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THE JOURNEY HOME: Some Words in Defense of the American West
Abbey, Edward
E.P. Dutton, 1977 Illustrated by Jim Stiles. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1977. First edition. Review copy, with the publisher's slip and announcement laid in. A typed letter signed from publisher Elliott Graham is also laid in. Although arguably a better essayist than novelist, Edward Abbey published ten previous books before his first collection of essays was published. This collection features some of his more satirical and humorous pieces, including "Manhattan Twilight, Hoboken Night," "God's Plan for the State of Utah," "Down the River with Major Powell" and "The Second Rape of the West." A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. ( more information)
Offered by The Book Shop, LLC (United States)
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The Journey Home (Signed)
ABBEY, Edward
NY: Dutton, 1977. Previous owner's neat bookplate to front pastedown (behind d.w. flap). Overall, a crisp, clean and presumedly unread copy of the fourth printing of this book that is subtitled, "Some words in defense of the American West". Signed on the front free endpaper by Mr. Abbey. 242 pp. . ISBN: 052513753x. Signed by Author. Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. WEST U HISTORY UNITED STATES. ( more information)
Offered by abookshop.com (United States)
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THE JOURNEY HOME: Some Words in Defense of the American Wilderness
Abbey, Edward
E.P. Dutton, 1977 Illustrated by Jim Stiles. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1977. First edition. Although arguably a better essayist than novelist, Edward Abbey published ten previous books before his first collection of essays was published. This collection features some of his more satirical and humorous pieces, including "Manhattan Twilight, Hoboken Night," "God's Plan for the State of Utah," "Down the River with Major Powell" and "The Second Rape of the West." Inscribed by Edward Abbey on the front flyleaf. A very good copy in bright and glossy dust jacket.. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information)
Offered by The Book Shop, LLC (United States)
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