MATTHIESSEN, Peter On the River Styx and Other Stories New York: Random House, (1989). Price: $35.00 Hardcover. First edition. Fine in a lightly soiled dustwrapper else fine. Item #310937 ISBN: 0394553993 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Peter Matthiessen birth name: Peter Matthiessen born: 5/22/1927 View Reference Info Biography American novelist, naturalist, and wilderness writer whose work dealt with the destructive effects of encroaching technology on preindustrial cultures and the natural environment. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of Peter Matthiessen Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 2.80 MB pdf file).more