Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-220) and index.
Contents
Laying the foundation for humor in nature writing -- Coyote storyteller, Simon Ortiz -- Edward Abbey : laughing out of place -- Coyote magician, Ursula Le Guin -- Louise Erdrich : seeking the best medicine -- Coyote newcomer, Sally Carrighar -- Wendell Berry : maintaining household jokes -- Coyote seer, Gary Snyder -- Rachel Carson : upholding the comedy of survival -- Making sense of humor in North America.