On desert trails with Everett Ruess cover

On desert trails with Everett Ruess

by Everett Ruess

A collection of letters, poems, and block prints by the artist and adventurer who disappeared in the Utah desert in 1934, offering insights into his love for the wildness and his pursuit of beauty and solitude. The book features a compilation of Everett Ruess's writings, including letters to friends and family, poems, and sketches, all reflecting his deep connection to the American Southwest.

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?