Carson, Rachel
Rachel Carson: The Sea Trilogy (LOA #352): Under the Sea-Wind / The Sea Around Us / The Edge of the Sea
- ISBN 13:
- 9781598537055
- author:
- Carson, Rachel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Library of America
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.4 x 3.2 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Marine Life,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Rachel Carson's trilogy of oceanic explorations is a testament to the enduring power of nature writing. Under the Sea-Wind, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea offer a lyrical and deeply researched account of the marine world, spanning the lives of its inhabitants and the vast, interconnected systems that sustain it.
From the intimate lives of sanderling, mackerel, and eel, to the grand, biospheric scale of the ocean itself, Carson's writing conveys a profound reverence for the sea and its role in the global ecosystem. These books, collected in this deluxe Library of America volume, remain a timely reminder of the beauty, fragility, and immense consequence of marine environments.
With their blend of scientific research, poetic prose, and ecological insight, Carson's trilogy is a compelling exploration of the natural world, one that continues to resonate with readers today.