Fire on the Mountain

By Edward Abbey

Format: Hardback

Published by: Eyre & Spottiswoode (1963)

Condition: Very good. First. Collectable.

3rd published novel by Abbey. Abbey is an American novelist known for his interest in environmental issues and criticism of public land policies. His work is popular with eco-warriors.?Fire on the Mountain?tells the story of a New Mexico rancher whose land is about to be approporiated by the US Air Force to extend their bombing range. The book was made into a TV movie in 1981. The folk singer Laura Weirs wrote a song called?The Ballad of John Vogelin?(after the main character in the book). It was included in her album?Troubled by the Fire?album which was released in 2003.?