On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
- ISBN-10
- 0307462218
- ISBN-13
- 9780307462213
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 496
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Broadway Books
- Author
- William Souder
Description
Examines how the biologist and reformer helped to raise awareness of the natural world, the importance of conservation, and the dangers of synthetic pesticides.
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