"The Second Rape of the West," The Journey Home, 1977
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Of course I litter the public highway. Every chance I get. After all, it's not the beer cans that are ugly; it's the highway that is ugly.
— Edward Abbey
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Source: Wikiquote: "Edward Abbey" (Quotes, The Journey Home (1977): The Journey Home : Some Words in Defense of the American West (1977) )
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About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
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