Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain by Edward Abbey, published by HarperCollins on October 9, 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 208 pages in English. This work presents a narrative centered on John Vogelin, an elderly rancher whose life is intertwined with the barren New Mexican wilderness. As government forces encroach upon his land, Vogelin finds himself in a struggle against various entities, including the county sheriff and the U.S. Air Force, highlighting themes of individualism and resistance.
Readers will discover a tale that emphasizes the spirit of defiance against governmental authority and the complexities of land ownership. The story unfolds as Vogelin, characterized by his stubbornness and resilience, confronts the challenges posed by those seeking to claim his land. This edition also features an introduction by historian Douglas Brinkley, adding context to Abbey’s exploration of political and environmental themes within the narrative.
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Edward Abbey was a hero to environmentalists and rebels of every stripe. With Fire on the Mountain, this literary giant of the New West gave readers a powerful, moving, and enduring tale that gloriously celebrates the undying spirit of American individualism. This fiftieth anniversary edition, with an introduction by historian Douglas Brinkley, reminds readers of Abbey’s powerful conviction that “a patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”
John Vogelin’s land is his life—a barren stretch of New Mexican wilderness mercifully bypassed by civilization. Then the government moves in. And suddenly the elderly, mule-stubborn rancher is confronting the combined land-grabbing greed of the county sheriff, the Department of the Interior, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the U.S. Air Force. But a tough old man is like a mountain lion: if you back him into a corner, he’ll come out fighting.
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