Lost Woods: The Discovered Writing of Rachel Carson

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Beacon Press, Sep 15, 1999 - Biography & Autobiography - 288 pages
Discover the previously uncollected works of the author of the environmental classic  Silent Spring—considered one of the best nature writers of the 20th century.

"Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving."—The New York Times

When Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic Silent Spring, had made her one of the most famous people in America. This trove of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life.

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About the author (1999)

Linda Lear is author of Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

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