"The Edge of the Sea," 1955

THF276986 / "The Edge of the Sea," 1955 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

Following up on the success of her 1951 book, The Sea Around Us, marine biologist Rachel Carson published The Edge of the Sea in 1955. It was the last in a trilogy that focused solely on the ocean. In it, she explored coastal ecology on the Eastern seaboard, sharing detailed descriptions of life in marshes, tide pools, and shallows--places where Carson found inspiration.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1955

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2002.178.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4.25 in

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