"The Sea Around Us," 1951
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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.
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
Book
Date Made
1951
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
On Exhibit
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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