Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymous Bosch

Author(s): Henry Miller

Location(s): Big Sur

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): Mid 20th Century

This book recounts Miller’s life in Big Sur, and is a perfect rendition of time and place. The quality of writing is tremendous, and the passion for the area really comes through in the writing.

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