Edward Abbey

Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 – March 14, 1989) 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''. Provided by Wikipedia