Lost Woods - by Rachel Carson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This trove of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to readers' knowledge of Rachel Carson and her science, environmentalism, and life. 5 illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic <i>Silent Spring, </i> had made her one of the most famous people in America. This trove of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving.--Bill Sharp, <i>The New York Times Book Review</i> <p/>[<i>Lost Woods</i>] gives a new generation an opportunity to rediscover the legendary biologist and ecologist. . . . These writings-essays, letters, magazine pieces, speeches-show us the evolution of a decent woman from scholar to warrior for all that's right.--Carolyn See, <i>The Washington Post </i> <p/>This wonderful new book allows us to discover and learn anew from the scientist who taught ecology to the world.<br><i>-San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle </i> <p/>Lear unveils in Carson's own words how she developed as a scientist and a writer, uniting science and literature to create works that still resonate today.--Elizabeth Abbott, <i>Toronto Globe and Mail</i> <p/>What comes across most profoundly here is Carson's innate understanding-spiritual as much as scientific-of the connectedness of all living things, and her ability to describe complicated concepts in phrases that sing. . . . Read this book.--Bruce Mirken, <i>Pacific Sun</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Linda Lear is author of <i>Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature.</i> She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
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