(NY), Viking, (1985). Annie Dillard's copy of Ehrlich's first book of prose, a collection of related essays on the contemporary West and the natural world, in particular the author's adopted home state of Wyoming. Signed by Ehrlich and with Annie Dillard's ownership signature, as well as her bookplate, her spine label and a label with her name on the front cover. Also, blurbed by Dillard on the rear panel: "Gretel Ehrlich's world is vivid, tough, and funny. Sheep and cattle ranching, Old West style, is alive in detail in this brilliant and fascinating account. Wyoming has found its Whitman. This is an exuberant and powerful book." As best as we can tell, the friendship between these two luminaries of nature writing began the previous year, and continues. Foxing to the top edge, photo of a boat at sea laid in; near fine in a very good, edgeworn dust jacket. A stellar association copy of a contemporary classic. [#033379] SOLD