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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Desert solitaire

Book • 1968

Desert Solitaire is a collection of vignettes about Edward Abbey's life as a park ranger in Arches National Monument (now Arches National Park) in the 1950s.

The book combines personal anecdotes, philosophical reflections, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Abbey discusses his unique adventures, conflicts with development and tourism, and his profound connection to the desert landscape.

The book is often compared to Thoreau's Walden for its introspective and poetic exploration of the human relationship with nature.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Recommended by

Kyle Norton

as a book he read recently, describing it as a naturalist writing about his adventures in Southern Utah.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in comparison to Ghost Town Living.

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Mentioned by

Steve Rinella

as a book by environmental warrior, Ed Abbey.

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Mentioned by

Ken Layne

as an influential book he read at age 16 that shaped his interest in the American Southwest.

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Mentioned as a book the speaker was excited to read but didn't get anything from.

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Mentioned by

Lee C. Camp

as a book about Edward Abbey's experiences as a park ranger.

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Mentioned by Meredith as the book she would bring to a deserted island because of its Southwest conservation writing.

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Mentioned by a caller who was inspired by a section proposing limiting park roads to pedestrians, park buses, or bikes.

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Mentioned by

Steve Hinch

as the most famous book by his favorite outdoor-related author, Edward Abbey.

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Erwähnt von

Ilja Trojanow

in Bezug auf dessen Aufforderung, die Natur zu Fuß zu erkunden.

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