Edward Abbey
Environmentalist, Author
1927 – 1989
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Who was Edward Abbey?
Edward Paul Abbey was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire.
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- Born
- Jan 29, 1927
Indiana - Also known as
- edward_abbey
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of New Mexico
- Employment
- Arches National Park
- Lived in
- Indiana
- Died
- Mar 14, 1989
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on July 23, 2013
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