A philosophical work exploring the author's spiritual journey and connection to nature, not a traditional novel, where he finds God and happiness through wilderness experiences, contrasting them with societal norms. First-edition hardcover copy in near fine condition. Dust jacket has been preserved in a mylar wrapper and shows no signs of shelfwear. DJ states "reproduction" and is lightly yellowed in some areas. Book is bound in paper covered cloth boards, with a sage green spine and blue text. Unclipped. Pages are clean, unmarked, with tight binding. No foxing.