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Rachel L. Carson – The Sea Around Us – First Edition 1951 – with wrap-around band
£750.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Sea Around Us’ by Rachel L. Carson, published by Staples in 1951. A very good book without inscriptions. In a very good unclipped wrapper wrapper with losses to the spine tips and corners. Two small internal repairs with a closed tear to the middle of the spine. Complete with the wrap-around band, naming the book as the National Book Award winner for 1952. With promotional flyer.
‘The Sea Around Us’ by Rachel Carson is a landmark work of environmental literature that explores the ocean’s mysteries, beauty, and ecological importance. Published in 1951, Carson’s book combines scientific insight with poetic prose, describing the ocean’s geological formation, tides, currents, and the life forms inhabiting its depths. Carson explains complex marine processes and the ocean’s influence on global climate, conveying a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world. Her vivid storytelling and accessible science helped raise public awareness about the environment, paving the way for the modern environmental movement. The book remains a classic of nature writing.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Sea Around Us’ by Rachel L. Carson, published by Staples in 1951. A very good book without inscriptions. In a very good unclipped wrapper wrapper with losses to the spine tips and corners. Two small internal repairs with a closed tear to the middle of the spine. Complete with the wrap-around band, naming the book as the National Book Award winner for 1952. With promotional flyer.
‘The Sea Around Us’ by Rachel Carson is a landmark work of environmental literature that explores the ocean’s mysteries, beauty, and ecological importance. Published in 1951, Carson’s book combines scientific insight with poetic prose, describing the ocean’s geological formation, tides, currents, and the life forms inhabiting its depths. Carson explains complex marine processes and the ocean’s influence on global climate, conveying a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world. Her vivid storytelling and accessible science helped raise public awareness about the environment, paving the way for the modern environmental movement. The book remains a classic of nature writing.
