The Edge of the Sea is a volume in the Signet Science Library-books by leading scientists and educators that represent nontechnical explanations of the latest knowledge, developments, and discoveries in the field of science. At the sea's edge, that mysterious region where sea and shore meet, she shows you the watery kingdom of curious creatures who shape their lives to the rhythm of the changing tides. Rachel Carson-author of the highly controversial bestseller Silent Spring-takes you on a scientific tour of a world as old as time, a world where life began and the forces of evolution are still at work. In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill shares insights from the great American naturalist and author Rachel Carson, by reading from her seminal. There are a couple dogeared pages in the back and a tiny chip out of the last page. The binding is tight but may be dry due to age. Inside, the pages are clean and unmarked but there is tanning along the page borders. Outside, there is a faint crease along the bottom front cover and a couple areas of light staining along the spine. With all the hallmarks of Rachel Carson's luminous prose combined with a scientifically accurate exploration of the Atlantic seashore comes a hauntingly beautiful account of what one can find at the edge of the sea. The Edge of the Sea by Rachel Carson is a 238-page paperback, A Signet Science Library Book published by The New American Library, seventh printing, 1955, illustrated by Bob Hines.
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