The sea around us

Carson, Rachel 1907-1964 (Author). Levinton, Jeffrey S. (Added Author).

Summary: Published in 1951, The Sea Around Us is one of the most remarkably successful books ever written about the natural world. Rachel Carson's rare ability to combine scientific insight with moving, poetic prose catapulted her book to first place on The New York Times best-seller list, where it enjoyed wide attention for thirty-one consecutive weeks. It remained on the list for more than a year and a half and ultimately sold well over a million copies, has been translated into 28 languages, inspired an Academy Award-winning documentary, and won both the 1952 National Book Award and the John Burroughs Medal.

Record details

ISBN: 0195061861
ISBN: 9780195061864
ISBN: 0195069978
ISBN: 9780195069976
Physical Description: print
xxvii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: Special ed.
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, ©1989.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Maps on lining papers.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-250).
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also issued online.