"The Sea Around Us," 1951

THF276981 / "The Sea Around Us," 1951 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

After the minimal success of her first book, Under the Sea Wind (1941), marine biologist Rachel Carson, published The Sea Around Us (1951). Her prose, a mix of poetry and scientific understanding, captured readers' imaginations and won the book multiple awards. This success allowed Carson to resign as Chief Editor of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and devote all of her time to being an author.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1951

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2002.187.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 8.375 in
Width: 5.75 in

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