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ABBEY, EDWARD, 1927 to 1989

Edward Abbey

American author and essayist.

Books: 2
Editions tracked: 3
First editions: 2
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionDesert SolitaireMcGraw-Hill, 1968 Most editions trackedMonkey Wrench Gang2 editions

First published by

Lippincott 1
McGraw-Hill 1

Reading guide

Edward Abbey books in order

In publication order

1Desert Solitaire1968
2Monkey Wrench Gang1975

In order

First editions, year by year

1968Desert SolitaireMcGraw-Hill
1975Monkey Wrench GangLippincott

Books and editions

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Desert Solitaire

Edward Abbey · first published 1968

1st McGraw-Hill1968 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Monkey Wrench Gang

Edward Abbey · first published 1975

1st Lippincott1975 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Picador1982 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Edward Abbey's books in?

In publication order they begin with Desert Solitaire (1968), then Monkey Wrench Gang (1975). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Edward Abbey's first book?

The earliest book we list is Desert Solitaire, first published in 1968.

When was Edward Abbey born?

Edward Abbey was born in 1927 and died in 1989.

How many Edward Abbey books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Edward Abbey across 3 editions, 2 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Edward Abbey book is a first edition?

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