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I am interested in books about the desert by folks who write in the style of Abbey, Eiseley and Fletcher. Especially if they have a bent towards herpetology. Anyone have any suggested reading?
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this is a good one
with a variety of historical writers & perspective

http://www.utexas.edu/utpress/books/wilopa.html

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A couple of my favorites from the Four Corners region.

Craig Childs
http://houseofrain.com/

Ellen Meloy
http://www.ellenmeloy.com/aboutellen.htm
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Secret Knowledge of Water by Craig Childs
http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Knowledge- ... B001MTBTYY
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Atta boy, Sal!
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Thanks. I will be ordering all of those titles in time.
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Good posts.
Always liked don Juan and his way of seeing.
Never heard of the archbishop one
sound like good read.

This one is fun one & alll about

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desert lore & tales.

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Cities-Ancie ... 1931882940
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