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Who Is Edward Abbey's The Moon-Eyed Horse?
In chapter eleven, “The Moon-Eyed Horse”, of Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness, written by Edward Abbey, the author reveals the story of a horse once owned by Roy, that lives in the wilderness and has not been caught by anyone. In chapter twelve, “Down the River”, Abbey depicts his adventure down a river alongside his friend Ralph. The two of them spend many days in the river and head back home when they run out of supplies. The author then describes his visit to the town of Havasupai in chapter thirteen, “Havasu”, in which he experiences a thrilling night in a coyote den. Abbey goes on a hunt for an old man who is found dead in chapter fourteen, “The Dead Man at the Grandview Point”. The author demonstrates the importance of company

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