This book is a mustread for anyone who identifies with and frequents southern utahs. I like edward abbey more and more and more everytime i read him. Endangered canyons of the southwest edward abbey, philip hyde on. Desert solitaire, abbeys fourth book and first nonfiction work, was published in 1968. The canyon country of southeast utah by abbey, edward isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Slickrock by edward abbey, 1971, sierra club edition, in english slickrock 1971 edition open library. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Zion national park is one of the countrys mostvisited and bestloved national parks. It was an incongruous road through a slickrock wilderness that symbolized. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
We were desert mystics, my few friends and i, the kind who read maps as others read their holy books. For the first time, lovers of the park have in one volume the. Endangered canyons of the southwest by edward abbey. Slickrock by edward abbey, 97808715605, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Philip hyde and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edward abbey utah is one of a number of eminent nature writers. First edition, first printing 1st printing book condition. Hi, im holly strand from stokes nature center in beautiful logan canyon. Philip hyde 19212006 was a pioneer landscape photographer and conservationist. Philip hyde a pictorial exposition of the natural wonders that fashion the utah wilderness, supplemented by personal thoughts on the reasons for its conservation. Abbey has been called a national treasure, and thoreau of the american west.
A book which describes the unique beauty and fragile ecology of utah, which was, at the time of writing, already threatened by destruction due to tourism, pollution, etc. Color maps of canyon areas complete this book that demonstrates that abbey s words are equal to the task of paralleling great photographs. Library of congress data abbey, edward, 1927slickrock. A book which describes the unique beauty and fragile ecology of utah, whic. Producing precise custom digital maps for natural resource management, land conservation, recreation, business decision making, estate planning and municipal services. American novelist and author edward abbey 19271989 became an icon for.
The canyon country of southeast utah by abbey, edward, and philip hyde edition. The sierra club published a book called time and the river flowing. The canyon country of southeast utah by edward abbey and philip. The canyon country of southeast utah by edward abbey online at alibris. In it, he describes his stay in the canyonlands of southeastern utah from. Endangered canyons of the southwest 97808715605 by edward abbey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Thought the book is dated, it is still a great read for anyone who is captivated by the canyons of the colorado plateau. The canyon country of southeast utah edward abbey, philip hyde on. Brave cowboy marriott library the university of utah. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Garmin trail map downloads now work in basecamp gps tracklog. Edward abbey from slickrock the canyon country of southeast utah return to top of page. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.