Finding Abbey
The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave
What's it about
Ever wondered what drives someone to dedicate their life to a single, obsessive quest? Uncover the true story of one man's seven-year hunt for the secret grave of his literary hero, the legendary and controversial author Edward Abbey. This journey is more than a search for a hidden grave; it's a deep dive into the heart of the American West and the soul of a man who fiercely defended it. You'll learn what Abbey's radical environmentalism means today and discover how a personal obsession can reveal universal truths about legacy, nature, and inspiration.
Meet the author
Sean Prentiss is an award-winning author and the co-editor of two books on the craft of creative nonfiction, establishing him as a leading voice in the genre. For his book Finding Abbey, Prentiss combined his literary expertise with a decade-long, real-world quest across the desert Southwest, following the clues left by Edward Abbey’s closest friends. This immersive journey allowed him to uniquely explore the life, legacy, and radical environmentalism of the iconic and controversial author he so deeply admires.
What's it about
Ever wondered what drives someone to dedicate their life to a single, obsessive quest? Uncover the true story of one man's seven-year hunt for the secret grave of his literary hero, the legendary and controversial author Edward Abbey. This journey is more than a search for a hidden grave; it's a deep dive into the heart of the American West and the soul of a man who fiercely defended it. You'll learn what Abbey's radical environmentalism means today and discover how a personal obsession can reveal universal truths about legacy, nature, and inspiration.
Meet the author
Sean Prentiss is an award-winning author and the co-editor of two books on the craft of creative nonfiction, establishing him as a leading voice in the genre. For his book Finding Abbey, Prentiss combined his literary expertise with a decade-long, real-world quest across the desert Southwest, following the clues left by Edward Abbey’s closest friends. This immersive journey allowed him to uniquely explore the life, legacy, and radical environmentalism of the iconic and controversial author he so deeply admires.
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