A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto): Notes from a Secret Journal


A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto): Notes from a Secret Journal
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Some Philosophy and Religious Criticism (89 items)
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Description: For the first time in softcover, Edward Abbey's last book, a collection of unforgettable barbs of wisdom from the best-selling author of The Monkey Wrench Gang. Notes from a Secret Journal Edward Abbey on: Government-"Terrorism: deadly violence against humans and other living things, usually conducted by a government against i ... (more)
Manufacturer : St. Martin's Griffin
Release date : 15 August 1989
ISBN-10 : 0312064888 | ISBN-13: 9780312064884
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Memorable Book Quotes Part 1 (25 books items)

"Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others. If wilderness is outlawed, only outlaws can save wilderness. God is a sound people make when they're too tired to think anymore. "


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Environmental Literature / Nature Writing (50 books items)

"I come more and more to the conclusion that wilderness, in America or anywhere else, is the only thing left that is worth saving. I'm in favor of animal liberation. Why? Because I'm an animal. It is not enough to understand the natural world; the point is to defend and preserve it. I'd rather kill a man than a snake. Not because I love snakes or hate men. It is a question, rather, of proportion. Whenever I see a photograph of some sportsman grinning over his kill, I am always impressed b"