Lost Woods: The Discovered Writing of Rachel Carson
Jul 2011 · Sold by Beacon Press
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About this ebook
Discover the previously uncollected works of the author of the environmental classic Silent Spring—considered one of the best nature writers of the 20th century.
"Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving."—The New York Times
When Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic Silent Spring, had made her one of the most famous people in America. This anthology of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life.
Featuring nature writing, speeches, field notebook passages, and letters, this collection is an invaluable insight to Carson's thought and philosophy and a treasure trove for environmentalists.
"Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving."—The New York Times
When Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic Silent Spring, had made her one of the most famous people in America. This anthology of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life.
Featuring nature writing, speeches, field notebook passages, and letters, this collection is an invaluable insight to Carson's thought and philosophy and a treasure trove for environmentalists.
About the author
Linda Lear is author of Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
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