The Role of the Writer on the Land

Reflecting on the works of Edward Abbey, David Remley wrote:
"...How we shall see the land is the central question of [Fire on the Mountain]. If we condemn vast sweeps of it for the inappropriate uses of a technological society, what does that condemnation mean for the rights of an old man like John Vogelin, for the mental and emotional health of a Lee Mackie, for the spiritual vision of a maturing boy like Billy? What does it mean for all of us and, ultimately, for nature itself?" (Pg. 57 of Resist Much, Obey Little: Some Notes on Edward Abbey)