Saturday, October 10, 2009

Everett Ruess: A Vagabond for Beauty



Everett Ruess, the young poet and artist who disappeared into the desert canyonlands of Utah in 1934, has become widely known posthumously as the spokesman for the spirit of the high desert. Many have been inspired by his intense search for adventure, leaving behind the amenities of a comfortable life. His search for ultimate beauty and oneness with nature is chronicled in this remarkable collection of letters to family and friends.

“When I go I leave no trace. The beauty of the country is becoming a part of me.”

—Everett Ruess (1914-1934)

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