Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness is a literary nonfiction work by Edward Abbey (1927–89), published originally in 1968. His fourth book and his first book length non-fiction work, it followed three fictional books, Jonathan Troy, The Brave Cowboy, and Fire on the Mountain. It was his biggest success to date and brought him critical acclaim and popularity as a nature writer.
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On Jan 9, 2018, Anonymous said
A great tale of the intrigue of the desert mixed with philosophical meanderings of great interest to me.
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Desert Solitaire
by Edward Abbey
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- Used - Very Good-
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- Very Good
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- first edition
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- 1968
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Scotia, New York, USA
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NZ$335.08
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1968 McGraw Hill first edition. Ex high school library copy.
Condition of the book is Very Good Minus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and clean.
Condition of the dust jacket is Very Good. The DJ is complete, not price clipped, and is protected in a new mylar cover.
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Edward Abbey
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- New
- Published
- 1990
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- Paperback
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- 9780671695880
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Exeter, Devon, GBR
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NZ$29.13
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Touchstone Books, 1990. Paperback. New. reissue edition. 288 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
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- Fine
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- 1st Edition
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- 1968
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- Hardcover
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Beverly Hills, California, USA
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NZ$4,883.02
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McGraw Hill, 1968. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine first edition in a fine dust jacket, spine very slightly faded, inscribed by Abbey on the front free endpaper "For Bruce, Edward Abbey, LA, 82." First Edition stated on the copyright page and original price of $5.95 on front flap of dust jacket. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Edward Abbey
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- As New
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- Fine
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- 1988-04
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- 9780816510573
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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NZ$168.38
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University of Arizona Press. Second Printing. 20th anniversary print of Abbey's classic Item Price
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DESERT SOLITAIRE: A SEASON IN THE WILDERNESS
by ABBEY, EDWARD
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- Used - NEAR FINE IN VERY GOOD+ D.J.
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- FIRST EDITION
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- PUB 1968
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- HARDCOVER
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BURLINGTON, Wisconsin, USA
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NZ$1,515.42
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NEW YORK NY: MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY. NEAR FINE IN VERY GOOD+ D.J.. PUB 1968. FIRST EDITION. HARDCOVER. DRAWINGS BY PETER PARNALL . BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT EXCEPT THE REAR ENDPAPER IS DARKENED DUE TO LAID IN NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. D.J. IS ABOUT FINE WITH A TOUCH OF WEAR AT CORNERS AND… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
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- Used - Fine
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- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1968
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- Hardcover
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- 1
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Beverly Hills, California, USA
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NZ$1,010.28
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McGraw Hill Book Company, 1968. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER w/DJ of Edward Abbey's "Desert Solitaire".Published in New York by McGraw Hill Book Company in 1968. First Edition. Book fine, DJ very good, price clipped, spine and top of DJ show some sun-fading, some minor rubbing and chipping at top and bottom of spine. Inscription… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert solitaire;: A season in the wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
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Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
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NZ$589.33
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McGraw-Hill. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x1. First Edition Stated. Hardcover in price clipped good dust jacket. Mostly clean and gently used. Residual tape marks from Mylar protector. Shortened former owner's name. Prompt shipping from Colorado. Choose Expedited/Priority 2-6 days.~ "Buy with Confidence, Satisfaction Guaranteed! Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
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- First Edition Thus
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- 1981
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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NZ$2,525.70
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Salt Lake City: Peregrine Smith, 1981. First Edition Thus. 269pp. Octavo [22 cm] Light orange boards with the title stamped in black on the front board and backstrip. Near fine/Near fine. Inscribed by Abbey on the front free endsheet: "for Jeanine - Edward Abbey - Boulder '82." This edition contains illustrations by Abbey, that only appear in the Peregrine… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by ABBEY, Edward
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- Minor rounding to corners of cloth boards; near fine. In near fine illustrated jacket. A pleasing copy. Housed in custom quarter
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- 1968
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East Hampton, New York, USA
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NZ$1,262.85
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New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968. Minor rounding to corners of cloth boards; near fine. In near fine illustrated jacket. A pleasing copy. Housed in custom quarter-leather slipcase with cloth pull-tab chemise.. First Edition. Octavo. Written after Abbey's journals from his time as a seasonal ranger at Arches National Park. Illustrated by drawings from Peter Parnell. Item Price
NZ$1,262.85
Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
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- Used - Good in Very Good dust jacket
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- First Edition
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- 1968
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- Hardcover
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Moab, Utah, USA
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NZ$4,714.64
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New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Brown cloth covered boards with white and tan lettering on spine; pictorial dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by Abbey on front endpaper: "Best Regards from Ed Abbey North Rim, Arizona '69". Previous owner, R. P. Dickey (1932-2002), was a poet. His… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness.
by ABBEY, Edward
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- Used - Fine
- Published
- 1980
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780345278661
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Rowe, Massachusetts, USA
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NZ$50.43
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New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1980. Mass Market Paperback. Fine. 4 1/4" X 7", 303 pages. A celebration of the beauty of living in a harsh and hostile land. This book may well seem like a ride on a bucking bronco. It is rough, tough, combative. The author is a rebel and an eloquent loner. His is a… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Edward Abbey
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- New
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- Paperback / softback
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- 9780345326492
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Southport, Merseyside, GBR
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NZ$17.49
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Paperback / softback. New. Item Price
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
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- Used - Good
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- 1971
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780345326492
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$10.09
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Ballantine Books, 1971. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
NZ$10.09
Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1971
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- Mass Market Paperback
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- 9780345326492
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Ballantine Books, 1971. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
NZ$10.09
Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
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- ISBN
- 9780345326492
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Interlochen, Michigan, USA
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NZ$10.36
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UsedGood. Mass market paperback in GOOD condition with normal wear from use. Cover art my differ from that in photo. Item Price
NZ$10.36
Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
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- New
- ISBN
- 9780816510573
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Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
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NZ$67.27
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University of Arizona Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- 2nd Printing
- Published
- 1988
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780816510573
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- 1
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Pueblo, Colorado, USA
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NZ$143.12
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U.S.A.: University of Arizona Press, 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 2nd Printing. 2nd printing of the 1988 University of Arizona issue. Dust jacket protected by removable Brodart Cover.. Item Price
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Desert Solitaire
by Abbey, Edward
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780671695880
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New Castle, Colorado, USA
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NZ$11.11
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Touchstone, 1990. Softcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, the noted author's most enduring nonfiction work, is an account of Abbey's seasons as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab, Utah. Abbey reflects on the nature of the Colorado Plateau desert, on the condition of our remaining wilderness, and on the future of a civilization that… Read more about this item Item Price
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Abbey, Edward
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780671695880
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Carson City, Nevada, USA
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NZ$19.26
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New York: Touchstone Books (1990).. Soft cover. Very Good. Reprint. Trade paperback. xiv, 269 pages. A clean, attractive copy.
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Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness
by Edward Abbey
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- Used: Good
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- 1985-01-12
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- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780345326492
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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NZ$11.11
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Ballantine Books, 1985-01-12. Mass Market Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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