Desert Solitaire

by

Edward Abbey

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Industrial Tourism

Industrial tourism is the process by which an attraction like a national park is developed and modernized in order to make the location more appealing and accessible for tourists. Industrial tourism is a lucrative endeavor… read analysis of Industrial Tourism

Uranium

Uranium is a radioactive mineral used to make nuclear weapons. After World War II, the U.S. government provided a reward to anyone who found deposits of it, prompting a nationwide craze on par with the… read analysis of Uranium

Petroglyph

A petroglyph is an ancient Native American rock drawing, usually depicting a hunting or domestic scene, the exact historical purpose of which is unclear. Abbey finds petroglyphs throughout the desert. They fill him with wonder… read analysis of Petroglyph