Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey was born in Indiana, USA on January 29th, 1927 and passed away at the age of 62 on March 14th, 1989.

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Edward Abbey Stats: The highest rated book by Edward Abbey on Book Notification is Desert Solitaire, a Non-Fiction book.

The most read book by Edward Abbey on Book Notification is Desert Solitaire, a Non-Fiction book. The second most read book is The Monkey Wrench Gang, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Edward Abbey books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Monkey Wrench Gang, The Fool's Progress, and Hayduke Lives!.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Jonathan Troy
1954
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2
The Brave Cowboy
1956
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3
Fire on the Mountain
1962
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4
Black Sun
1971
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5
8
The Monkey Wrench Gang
1975
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6
Good News
1980
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7
The Fool's Progress
1988
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8
8
Hayduke Lives!
1990
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List of Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top collections are The Best of Edward Abbey, Slumgullion Stew, and Earth Apples.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Slumgullion Stew
1984
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2
The Best of Edward Abbey
1988
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3
Earth Apples
1994
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4
The Serpents of Paradise
1995
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Desert Solitaire, The Journey Home, and Abbey's Road.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
Desert Solitaire
1968
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2
Appalachian Wilderness
1970
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3
Beyond the Wall
1971
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4
Slickrock
1971
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5
Cactus Country
1973
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6
10
The Journey Home
1977
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7
The Hidden Canyon
1977
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8
8
Desert Images
1979
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9
10
Abbey's Road
1979
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10
10
Down the River
1982
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11
One Life at a Time, Please
1987
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12
Freedom and Wildness
1987
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13
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness
1989
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14
Confessions of a Barbarian
1994
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15
Postcards from Ed
2006
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List of Edward Abbey Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Prose and Poetry of the American West
1991
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2
Late Harvest
1991
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3
The Great Bear
1992
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4
Ice: Stories of Survival from Polar Exploration
1999
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5
The Eloquent Essay
2000
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6
The Portable Sixties Reader
2003
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Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey (Edward Paul Abbey) was born on January 29th, 1927. Edward passed away March 14th, 1989 at 62 years old. Edward Abbey was born in Indiana, USA.

Edward Abbey is known for writing in the Non-Fiction, Thriller, and Western genres.

Edward Abbey has written 15 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1968 with the book Desert Solitaire. The most recently released was Postcards from Ed which was released in 2006.

Edward Abbey: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Monkey Wrench Gang was the Mulaney Reads Book Club March 2026 Pick.
  • Desert Solitaire: National Geographic Adventure Magazine: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time Selection in 2004.
  • The Monkey Wrench Gang: Counterpunch: 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 Selection in 2014.

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Edward Abbey: F.A.Q

When was Edward Abbey Born?

Edward Abbey was born on January 29th, 1927.

When did Edward Abbey die?

Edward Abbey died on March 14th, 1989 at 62 years old.

Where was Edward Abbey Born?

Edward Abbey was born in Indiana, USA.

What was the first book Edward Abbey wrote?

The first book written by Edward Abbey was Jonathan Troy, published in 1954.

What was the most recent book Edward Abbey wrote?

His most recently released work was Postcards from Ed on August 23rd, 2006.

What is the most popular book by Edward Abbey?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Edward Abbey book is Desert Solitaire. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Desert Solitaire (9.25)
  2. The Monkey Wrench Gang (8.00)
  3. The Journey Home (10.00)
  4. Hayduke Lives! (8.00)
  5. Abbey's Road (10.00)

What genres does Edward Abbey Write?

Edward Abbey primarily writes in the Non-Fiction, Thriller, and Western genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Essays, Neo-Western, and Eco-Thriller.

How many books has Edward Abbey written?

Edward Abbey has written 27 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 8 Standalone Novels, 4 Collections, 15 Non-Fiction Books.

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