Book, "Silent Spring," 1962
THF110029 / Book, "Silent Spring," 1962
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Artifact Overview
Silent Spring, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1962
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Rachel Carson. Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston, Massachusetts.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.277.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of George E. Maskeny.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8.625 in
Width: 6.063 in
Length: 1.5 in
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