Rachel Carson: The Library of America Collection

All 4 of the major works by America''s pioneering environmentalist, including Silent Spring and The Sea Around Us, in one deluxe hardcover boxed setThis deluxe Library of America boxed set edition gathers the essential writings of a pioneering American environmentalist. It presents the complete text of the first edition of Silent Spring, featuring Lois and Louis Darling’s original illustrations, in conjunction with a selection of Carson’s other writings on the environment, including fascinating correspondence with ornithologists, medical researchers, ecologists, biochemists, and other experts that shows Silent Spring taking shape piece-by-piece, like a puzzle or detective story. Also here is Carson''s landmark Sea Trilogy, complete with all the original illustrations.THE RACHEL CARSON COLLECTION includes:Silent Spring & Other Writings on the Environment (LOA #307) Silent SpringOther Writings on the EnvironmentThe Sea Trilogy (LOA #352)Under the Sea-WindThe Sea Around UsThe Edge of the SeaEdited by scientist and author Sandra Steingraber (Living Downstream), each volume contains a 16-page illustration insert, restored original line art, a textual essay, a chronology of Carson''s life and career, and detailed notes.

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