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Finding Abbey by Sean Prentiss

Finding Abbey

The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave

Sean Prentiss

University of New Mexico Press · Print & ebook · May 1, 2015

Prentiss reveals the power of Ed Abbey's lasting call to action, not just as a Monkey Wrencher, but also as an ethicist who lives by Ed's own motto, 'Follow the truth no matter where it leads.'--Jack Loeffler, author of Adventures with Ed: A Portrait of Abbey

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Who it’s for
Explore the force of Ed Abbey’s call to action and the ethic behind it.
Themes
Searching for Edward Abbey’s grave, Abbey’s legacy and call to action
Genres
Naturalists' Lives, Conservation, Personal Memoirs

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Prentiss reveals the power of Ed Abbey's lasting call to action, not just as a Monkey Wrencher, but also as an ethicist who lives by Ed's own motto, 'Follow the truth no matter where it leads.'--Jack Loeffler, author of Adventures with Ed: A Portrait of Abbey

Conviction in Practice

Explore the force of Ed Abbey’s call to action and the ethic behind it.

Come here for

  • Abbey’s mix of activism and ethical conviction
  • A close look at living by a hard-won motto

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  • A focus on following truth wherever it leads

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Naturalists' Lives96%
Personal Memoirs37%
Conservation36%

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Publisher categories

  • Personal Memoirs
  • Nature & the Outdoors
  • Mountain West Travel (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY)
Authors
Sean Prentiss
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Published
May 1, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Searching for Edward Abbey’s grave · Abbey’s legacy and call to action
Reading lane
Personal Memoirs