Abbey, Edward b. January 29, 1927 d. March 14, 1989 Author. His nineteen books include "Desert Solitaire," (regarded by many as one of the finest nature narratives in American literature), "The Monkey Wrench Gang," "Abbey's Road," "Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside" and "Cactus Country." Cause of death: Complications following surgery Edward Abbey Gravesite, Pima County, Arizona, USA