Henry Lightcap, a man facing a terminal illness, sets out on a trip across America accompanied only by his dog, Solstice, and discovers the beauty and majesty of the Southwest
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"Praise the earth for Edward Abbey."--"Los Angeles Times Book Review "
"Abbey can attain a kind of glory in his writing. He takes scenes that have been well-traveled by other writers and recreates them as traditional American myth."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"We are living...among punishments and ruins. For those who know this, Edward Abbey's books remain an indispensable solace."--Wendell Berry
"He is the voice of all that is ornery and honorable."--Alice Hoffman
"Praise the earth for Edward Abbey." --"Los Angeles Times Book Review"
"Abbey can attain a kind of glory in his writing. He takes scenes that have been well-traveled by other writers and recreates them as traditional American myth." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"We are living...among punishments and ruins. For those who know this, Edward Abbey's books remain an indispensable solace." --"Wendell Berry"
"He is the voice of all that is ornery and honorable." --"Alice Hoffman"
Praise the earth for Edward Abbey. "Los Angeles Times Book Review"
Abbey can attain a kind of glory in his writing. He takes scenes that have been well-traveled by other writers and recreates them as traditional American myth. "The New York Times Book Review"
We are living...among punishments and ruins. For those who know this, Edward Abbey's books remain an indispensable solace. "Wendell Berry"
He is the voice of all that is ornery and honorable. "Alice Hoffman""
Praise the earth for Edward Abbey. Los Angeles Times Book Review
Abbey can attain a kind of glory in his writing. He takes scenes that have been well-traveled by other writers and recreates them as traditional American myth. The New York Times Book Review
We are living...among punishments and ruins. For those who know this, Edward Abbey's books remain an indispensable solace. Wendell Berry
He is the voice of all that is ornery and honorable. Alice Hoffman
""Praise the earth for Edward Abbey." --Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Abbey can attain a kind of glory in his writing. He takes scenes that have been well-traveled by other writers and recreates them as traditional American myth." --The New York Times Book Review
"We are living...among punishments and ruins. For those who know this, Edward Abbey's books remain an indispensable solace." --Wendell Berry
"He is the voice of all that is ornery and honorable." --Alice Hoffman
The author of Desert Solitaire and The Monkey Wrench Gang is unchallenged among radicals of all ages. Edward Abbey, an American icon, called "the original fly in the ointment" by Tom McGuane, today has roads and a town named after him.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fair. The Fool's Progress, the fat masterpiece as Edward Abbey labeled it, is his most important piece of writing: it reveals the complete Ed Abbey, from the green grass of his memory as a child in Appalachia to his approaching death in Tuscon at age sixty two. When his third wife abandons him in Tucson, boozing, misanthropic anarchist Henry Holyoak Lightcap shoots his refrigerator and sets off in a battered pick-up truck for his ancestral home in West Virginia. Accompanied only by his dying dog and his memories, the irascible warhorse (a stand-in for the real Abbey) begins a bizarre cross-country odyssey--determined to make peace with his past--and to wage one last war against the ravages of progress. A profane, wildly funny, brash, overbearing, exquisite tour de force. -- The Chicago Tribune. Seller Inventory # 00100298866
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: like_new. Book is in like new condition with minimal signs of wear. Pages are clean and free from notes or highlighting. Dust cover is intact. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0805009213.LN
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0805009213.VG
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4324297-6
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0805009213.A
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fair. The Fool's Progress, the fat masterpiece as Edward Abbey labeled it, is his most important piece of writing: it reveals the complete Ed Abbey, from the green grass of his memory as a child in Appalachia to his approaching death in Tuscon at age sixty two. When his third wife abandons him in Tucson, boozing, misanthropic anarchist Henry Holyoak Lightcap shoots his refrigerator and sets off in a battered pick-up truck for his ancestral home in West Virginia. Accompanied only by his dying dog and his memories, the irascible warhorse (a stand-in for the real Abbey) begins a bizarre cross-country odyssey--determined to make peace with his past--and to wage one last war against the ravages of progress. A profane, wildly funny, brash, overbearing, exquisite tour de force. -- The Chicago Tribune. Seller Inventory # CIN0805009213A
Seller: 2nd Act Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Used - very good. Seller Inventory # 72803
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 485 pp. Seller Inventory # 123585
Seller: THE PRINTED GARDEN, ABA, MPIBA, SANDY, UT, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: NF. Dust Jacket Condition: NF. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. Ochre colored boards quarterbound in a midnight blue cloth backstrip with shiny gilt lettering on the spine. Book has a very light bumping at the head and tail of the spine. White endpapers. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 485 pages. Dust Jacket - has a nearly unnoticable trace of rubbing at the tail of the spine and at the extreme tip of the lower rear outside corner. Upper corner of the front inside flap has been price clipped. Points of issue met for the first printing: "mist" for "myth on the front inside flap and "Mickey" for "Becky" in the author information on the rear inside flap. A lovely copy! Seller Inventory # 012645
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Seller Inventory # mon0003595439