About the book
Down the River is a collection of essays both timeless and timely. It is an exploration of the abiding beauty of some of the last great stretches of American wilderness on voyages down rivers where the body and mind float free, and the grandeur of nature gives rise to meditations on everything from the life of Henry David Thoreau to the militarization of the open range. At the same time, it is an impassioned condemnation of what is being done to our natural heritage in the name of progress, profit, and security. Filled with fiery dawns, wild and shining rivers, and radiant sandstone canyons, it is charged as well with heartfelt, rampageous rage at human greed, blindness, and folly. It is, in short, Edward Abbey at his best, where and when we need him most.
Editions of Down the River
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525095248
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525476764
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525483182
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525484080
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780452265639
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Down the River is a collection of essays both timeless and timely. It is an exploration of the abiding beauty of some of the last great stretches of American wilderness on voyages down rivers where the body and mind float free, and the grandeur of nature gives rise to meditations on everything from the life of Henry David Thoreau to the militarization of the open range. At the same time, it is an impassioned condemnation of what is being done to our natural heritage in the name of progress, profit, and security. Filled with fiery dawns, wild and shining rivers, and radiant sandstone canyons, it is charged as well with heartfelt, rampageous rage at human greed, blindness, and folly. It is, in short, Edward Abbey at his best, where and when we need him most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down the River about?
Down the River is a collection of essays both timeless and timely. It is an exploration of the abiding beauty of some of the last great stretches of American wilderness on voyages down rivers where the body and mind float free, and the grandeur of nature gives rise to meditations on everything from the life of Henry David Thoreau to the militarization of the open range. At the same time, it is an impassioned condemnation of what is being done to our natural heritage in the name of progress, profit, and security. Filled with fiery dawns, wild and shining rivers, and radiant sandstone canyons, it is charged as well with heartfelt, rampageous rage at human greed, blindness, and folly. It is, in short, Edward Abbey at his best, where and when we need him most.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Down the River?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Down the River?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525095248
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Down the River?
Edward Abbey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Down the River is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525095248) and paperback(ISBN 9780525476764) and paperback(ISBN 9780525483182) and paperback(ISBN 9780525484080) and paperback(ISBN 9780452265639)
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