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The Edge of the Sea

By Rachel Carson
Series: Canons
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The Edge of the Sea by Rachel Carson explores the diverse and intricate ecosystems found along the shoreline. With vivid, poetic prose, Carson delves into the complex relationships among marine life, offering a captivating look at the natural beauty and ecological significance of coastal environments. It's an insightful journey into understanding the delicate balance that sustains life where the sea meets the land.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate exploring the delicate interactions between oceanic life and coastal landscapes. Rachel Carson's engaging narrative will captivate those with a passion for marine biology and environmental science, offering insights into the wonders of shorelines and the curious creatures inhabiting them. It's perfect for readers who love beautifully written works that blend science with poetic observation.

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The Edge of the Sea

The third volume in Rachel Carson's classic and New York Times bestselling Sea trilogy, about the delicate beauty of the shoreline.

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In The Edge of the Sea, Rachel Carson introduces us to the 'strange and beautiful place' where the sea meets the land. She explores a tide pool, an inaccessible cave, and watches a lone crab on the shore at midnight. From these, and other, encounters she offers us not just a scientifically accurate study of the ecology of the seashore, but also a hauntingly beautiful account of the fragile balance of life found at the edge of the sea.

The Edge of the Sea, like all her writing, sounds a prophetic alarm for the damage mankind is doing to the natural world, but also offers us inspiration: here is beauty, here is something worth saving.

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The Edge of the Sea by Rachel Carson is celebrated for its poetic and insightful exploration of ocean life, highlighting her talent for illustrating the interconnected nature of ecosystems. The writing blends scientific observation with lyrical prose, making the book a fascinating delve into marine ecology. Her work not only appeals to those interested in environmental history but also offers a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786899149

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Illustration: Integrated black and white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Margaret Atwood

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Rachel Carson Science & Nature Series: Canons

About the Author

Rachel Carson (1907-1964) was an American marine biologist. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sea trilogy: The Sea Around Us (winner of the National Book Award and the John Burroughs Medal), Under the Sea-Wind and The Edge of the Sea; as well as the seminal Silent Spring. Her books have been credited with advancing the global environmental movement.

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