MATTHIESSEN, Peter Sand Rivers New York: Viking Press, (1981). Price: $25.00 Hardcover. First edition. Photographs by Hugo van Lawick. Fine in near fine dustwrapper. Red marker remainder dot along top edge. Item #57542 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