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All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West

David Gessner
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All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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David Gessner

All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American West • 20th Century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West, David Gessner explores the lives and legacies of authors Edward Abbey and Wallace Stegner. The work examines their influence on American environmentalism, delving into themes of conservation, literature, and the cultural significance of the American West.

Informative

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,649 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Gessner's All The Wild That Remains explores the legacies of Edward Abbey and Wallace Stegner, offering insight into their impact on the American West. Praised for its vivid prose and engaging narrative, the book successfully intertwines biography and environmental exploration. Some critics note a lack of depth in character analysis, but overall it captivates nature enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West?

Readers who enjoy All The Wild That Remains are typically fascinated by American environmentalism, the writings of Edward Abbey and Wallace Stegner, and the cultural and ecological challenges of the West. Fans of The Omnivore's Dilemma and Desert Solitaire may find similar themes compelling.

4.1

1,649 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American West • 20th Century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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