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OxQQme

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2. Edward Abbey

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Fri Jul 17, 2015, 12:57 PM

Jul 2015

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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Abbey

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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I am looking for recommendations for "off grid" and/or "hacker" novels. [View all] rhett o rick Jul 2015 OP

Perhaps you'd like Cory Doctorow's _Little Brother_... PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #1

Thanks, I downloaded it and am reading it now. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #6

I read it and liked it. I especially liked the chapter dedications to specific bookstores. rhett o rick Jul 2015 #11

Glad you enjoyed it. There's also the sequel Homeland PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #12

Thank you for the tip. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #13

I am looking for a guide for beginners on how to increase one's privacy/security. Nothing radical rhett o rick Jul 2015 #14

Edward Abbey OxQQme Jul 2015 #2

Thanks, I have a hold on it at the library. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #7

John Barnes' "Candle" has off-grid elements petronius Jul 2015 #3

Thanks, will look into that. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #8

Snowcrash flying rabbit Jul 2015 #4

Thanks, I will look into that. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #9

John Twelve Hawks' trilogy beginning with The Traveler is good japple Jul 2015 #5

Thanks for the tip. I will have to look into that. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #10