Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

Desert Solitaire

Edward Abbey

337 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

nonfiction memoir nature travel adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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First published in 1968, Desert Solitaire is one of Edward Abbey’s most critically acclaimed works and marks his first foray into the world of nonfiction writing. Written while Abbey was working as a ranger at Arches National Park outside of Moab,...

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Moods

reflective 81%
adventurous 73%
informative 49%
inspiring 28%
challenging 19%
funny 18%
emotional 14%
relaxing 12%
dark 11%
sad 8%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 46%
fast 4%

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3.89

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