Rare Books

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We are constantly adding to our collection of rare books. One corner of our store boasts shelves of rare books devoted to Edward Abbey’s titles, expeditions on the Colorado Plateau, and Western and Native Americana. Many of our books are first or limited editions and some are signed. We also have a wonderful collection of ephemera, photography, maps and broadsides. You can shop online at Biblio.com or come into the store to browse.

We also have a warehouse full of rare books that are available for purchase online.  The collection of rare books at our warehouse covers a wide range of subjects, but generally doesn’t fit within the theme of the rare books found at our store. Visit our warehouse online store here: AbeBooks.com.

Please contact us directly if you are interested in selling your book collection.

Featured Rare Books

The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey [Signed, First Edition]
Courthouse Wash: The Power of Place by Steve Mulligan
Set of 3 1970s Lin Ottinger Maps Illustrated by Jean-Claude Gal [Previously owned by W. L. “Bud” Rusho]
Indian Song At Parting (Indian Love Song) by Mary Austin
Suppressed Report on WPA Project No. 890
Map and Historical Data on the Great Southwest's Lost Mines
The Outsider [Volumes 1-5] Edited by Lou & John Webb
Mormon Country by Wallace Stegner [Signed]
Kachina Dolls [Silver Gelatin Print] by Edward S. Curtis
Nine Cats, Nine Lives by Terry Tempest Williams
Norton Allen Maps [Set of Six]
Smoke from this Altar by Louis L'Amour [Signed, First Edition]
Scene on the River [Marble Canon Series, U. S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the West]
On Desert Trails with Everett Ruess [Second Edition, Signed by Waldo Ruess]
Archaeology of Alkali Ridge, Southeastern Utah by John Otis Brew
The Secret Language of Snow by Terry Tempest Williams [Signed, First Edition]
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History lovers! This Staff Pick from Nat is for you --->

"Tecumseh and the Prophet: The Heroic Struggle for America`s Heartland"
By Peter Cozzens

"In my opinion, Shawnee chief Tecumseh is one of the most fascinating people in American history. This book by Peter Cozzens is an engaging chronicle of Tecumseh’s life that also devotes ample space to his often overlooked brother, the `Shawnee Prophet`` Tenskwatawa. Cozzens’ expertly told dual biography offers an insightful look into two towering figures who have been mythologized in a way that obscures reality.

Before Tecumseh’s death in the War of 1812, the brothers constructed a pan-tribal Native American confederacy that opposed U.S. expansionism and attempted to create an independent Indian nation. Tecumseh has become a folk hero, remembered as a brilliant orator, inspiring leader, and brave warrior. On the other hand, Tenskwatawa is frequently depicted as a drunken charlatan. Cozzens challenges that portrayal of the `Shawnee Prophet.` Using a wide array of sources, Cozzens shows how the religious and cultural revival led by Tenskwatawa was essential to Tecumseh’s political project.

If you share my fascination with Tecumseh, this book is obviously a must-read. It is somewhat dense and highly detailed, but I would still highly recommend `Tecumseh and the Prophet` to anyone with even a passing interest in Native American history."

~Nat

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History lovers! This Staff Pick from Nat is for you ---> "Tecumseh and the Prophet: The Heroic Struggle for America's Heartland" By Peter Cozzens "In my opinion, Shawnee chief Tecumseh is one of the most fascinating people in American history. This book by Peter Cozzens is an engaging chronicle of Tecumseh’s life that also devotes ample space to his often overlooked brother, the 'Shawnee Prophet'' Tenskwatawa. Cozzens’ expertly told dual biography offers an insightful look into two towering figures who have been mythologized in a way that obscures reality. Before Tecumseh’s death in the War of 1812, the brothers constructed a pan-tribal Native American confederacy that opposed U.S. expansionism and attempted to create an independent Indian nation. Tecumseh has become a folk hero, remembered as a brilliant orator, inspiring leader, and brave warrior. On the other hand, Tenskwatawa is frequently depicted as a drunken charlatan. Cozzens challenges that portrayal of the 'Shawnee Prophet.' Using a wide array of sources, Cozzens shows how the religious and cultural revival led by Tenskwatawa was essential to Tecumseh’s political project. If you share my fascination with Tecumseh, this book is obviously a must-read. It is somewhat dense and highly detailed, but I would still highly recommend 'Tecumseh and the Prophet' to anyone with even a passing interest in Native American history." ~Nat #BackofBeyond #BackofBeyondBooks #BobbStaffPick #BobbStaffPicks #bookrecommendations #booktok #bookstagram #moab #eatsleepreadlocal

SALE ALERT! April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day, and what better way to celebrate than with discounted merch from your favorite local bookstore for miles???

Stop by in store on April 27 for half off any piece of Back of Beyond Books branded merch (hats! shirts! mugs! etc!) with a purchase of $50 or more.

See you soon!!

#backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstoreday #eatsleepreadlocal #moab #moabutah #booksale

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SALE ALERT! April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day, and what better way to celebrate than with discounted merch from your favorite local bookstore for miles??? Stop by in store on April 27 for half off any piece of Back of Beyond Books branded merch (hats! shirts! mugs! etc!) with a purchase of $50 or more. See you soon!! #backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstoreday #eatsleepreadlocal #moab #moabutah #booksale