December 1966 Issue [Article] The West’s land of surprises, some terrible Download PDF Adjust Share by Edward Abbey, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Dehydration (Physiology) Description and travel Desert survival Deserts West (U.S.) More from Edward Abbey Cowburnt Most of the public lands in the West, and especially in the Southwest, are what you might call “cowburnt.” Almost anywhere and everywhere you go in the American West you… Hunting in earnest Even the bad guys wear white hats Cowboys, ranchers, and the ruin of the West Adjust Share