Many books have been written about the wilderness and the wilderness experience. Literary works devoted to describing the very nature of the wilderness and living in the wilderness allow readers to experience, through the author’s perspective the challenges and the satisfaction one feels when living off the land. Which then allows the reader to develop a newfound or a deeper appreciation for the wilderness. These writings describe the continuous relationship between the wilderness and humanity, and provide some insight into human nature and our ability to survive even in the most severe environments. Indian Creek Chronicles and Desert Solitaire are books that transport the readers to a place not often experienced personally and into the
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Abbey often attacks industrial tourism and loathes most tourists due to their lack of appreciation for the natural landscape. While ranting about the use of cars in the national parks, Abbey shows that he feels national parks are of great value and shows his strong feelings against the modern amenities of …show more content…
Both books were humorous in their own way with Abbey’s radical sarcasm and disdain for tourism and Fromm’s ability to put the reader in his head, while also making fun of himself when he made mistakes. One complaint about Indian Creek Chronicles is that the book had minimal focus on Fromm’s job of taking care of the salmon eggs that I believe was a part of the wilderness experience. I feel that if he had included more about the actual job, it would have added another dimension to the story. Still, I am taking away something from both authors. Fromm showed me that meaningful experiences can result from seizing spur of the moment opportunities. Abbey helped me realize that it is good to get out of the car, put away the smart phone and experience the scenery rather than trying to capture it. Before reading these books, I had little interest in the wilderness outside of understanding it from an environmental perspective. I had no desire to spend time in extremely cold or hot temperatures in undeveloped areas. I was also terrified of the desert. However after reading these books, I have a new outlook and curiosity about these places and would like to visit, but maybe only for a
Abbey often attacks industrial tourism and loathes most tourists due to their lack of appreciation for the natural landscape. While ranting about the use of cars in the national parks, Abbey shows that he feels national parks are of great value and shows his strong feelings against the modern amenities of …show more content…
Both books were humorous in their own way with Abbey’s radical sarcasm and disdain for tourism and Fromm’s ability to put the reader in his head, while also making fun of himself when he made mistakes. One complaint about Indian Creek Chronicles is that the book had minimal focus on Fromm’s job of taking care of the salmon eggs that I believe was a part of the wilderness experience. I feel that if he had included more about the actual job, it would have added another dimension to the story. Still, I am taking away something from both authors. Fromm showed me that meaningful experiences can result from seizing spur of the moment opportunities. Abbey helped me realize that it is good to get out of the car, put away the smart phone and experience the scenery rather than trying to capture it. Before reading these books, I had little interest in the wilderness outside of understanding it from an environmental perspective. I had no desire to spend time in extremely cold or hot temperatures in undeveloped areas. I was also terrified of the desert. However after reading these books, I have a new outlook and curiosity about these places and would like to visit, but maybe only for a