March 1977 Issue [Article] Last oasis Adjust Share by Edward Abbey, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF 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