{"product_id":"rachel-carson-the-library-of-america-collection-9781598538359","title":"Rachel Carson: The Library of America Collection","description":"\u003cb\u003eAll 4 of the major works by America's pioneering environmentalist, including \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Around Us\u003c\/i\u003e, in one deluxe hardcover boxed set\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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 \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE RACHEL CARSON COLLECTION includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilent Spring \u0026amp; Other Writings on the Environment\u003c\/b\u003e (LOA #307) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Writings on the Environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sea Trilogy \u003c\/b\u003e(LOA #352)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnder the Sea-Wind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sea Around Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Edge of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by scientist and author Sandra Steingraber (\u003ci\u003eLiving Downstream\u003c\/i\u003e), 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Carson\u003c\/b\u003e (1907-1964) was born on a family farm near Springdale, Pennsylvania. She earned a master's in zoology at Johns Hopkins before taking a job with the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries. She published \u003ci\u003eUnder the Sea-Wind\u003c\/i\u003e (1941), \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Around Us\u003c\/i\u003e (1951, winner of the National Book Award), and \u003ci\u003eThe Edge of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e (1955). \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e (1962), her exposé of the disastrous ecological effects of pesticide use, was an international bestseller. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA research biologist and cancer survivor, \u003cb\u003eSandra Steingraber\u003c\/b\u003e was inspired to activism by Rachel Carson's \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e, becoming one of America's leading environmental writers and antipollution advocates. Her books include \u003ci\u003eLiving Downstream: An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment \u003c\/i\u003e(1997), \u003ci\u003eHaving Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood\u003c\/i\u003e (2001), and \u003ci\u003eRaising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Library of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635438420242,"sku":"9781598538359","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_02e8927f-f8a0-47e2-9e09-64f08968655a.jpg?v=1759235910","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rachel-carson-the-library-of-america-collection-9781598538359","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}