Edward Abbey, "Down the River", Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness, 1968, p. 190.
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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.
— Edward Abbey on Wilderness
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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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