March 1977 Issue [Article] Last oasis Download PDF Adjust Share by Edward Abbey, Subscribe or log in to continue reading. Tags 20th century Description and travel Edward Abbey Escalante River Valley Escalante River Valley (Utah) Outdoor recreation Utah 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