The Monkey Wrench Gang, (Paperback)

from TheDivineOomba

Apparently, this is a book that many eco-activists use as there go to guide for stopping large, environmentally unfriendly projects, either public or private. I don't know how much of this type of activity is done today, however, I really would applaud the destruction of bill boards... As for the...

from Alphawoman

As relevant today as it was 40 years ago. Message loud and clear, written in delightful prose, to protect our earth. To stop the destruction of our land and preserve nature. To prevent big business from raping our land, mountains, rivers, prairies for profit.

from jveezer

I'm not sure it's the best idea to read Edward Abbey in October of an election year. But then again, maybe it is. Direct action instead of indirect action. If you've ever loved a beach, a bay, a gulf, a canyon, a trail, a swamp, a desert, or some other part of the commons and then seen it threate...

from dypaloh

Edward Abbey has wit to burn and a hearty appreciation for the joys of wordplay. His voice is assertive; he's a man with something to say! And he's determined to have fun saying it, which is great good luck for readers of his novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang. Aside from provoking laughs, Abbey gives...

from stacyinthecity

When I was about 12 years old, my dad took my sister and me camping in Southeast Utah. We took my dad's Ford truck with four wheel drive to Canyonlands National Park and went on various roads, back roads, dirt roads, and roads that were barely roads at all. We bumped around the slick rock of Erni...