{"product_id":"lost-woods-isbn-9780807085479","title":"Lost Woods","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the previously uncollected works of \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e author Rachel Carson—considered one of the best nature writers of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Rachel Carson died of cancer in 1964, her four books, including the environmental classic \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring,\u003c\/i\u003e had made her one of the most famous people in America. This anthology of previously uncollected writings is a priceless addition to our knowledge of Rachel Carson, her affinity with the natural world, and her life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing nature writing, speeches, field notebook passages, and letters, this collection is an invaluable insight to Carson's thought and philosophy and a treasure trove for environmentalists.Lyric, descriptive, informative, and moving.--Bill Sharp, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eLost Woods\u003c\/i\u003e] gives a new generation an opportunity to rediscover the legendary biologist and ecologist. . . . These writings-essays, letters, magazine pieces, speeches-show us the evolution of a decent woman from scholar to warrior for all that's right.\"--Carolyn See, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wonderful new book allows us to discover and learn anew from the scientist who taught ecology to the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lear unveils in Carson's own words how she developed as a scientist and a writer, uniting science and literature to create works that still resonate today.\"--Elizabeth Abbott, \u003ci\u003eToronto Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What comes across most profoundly here is Carson's innate understanding-spiritual as much as scientific-of the connectedness of all living things, and her ability to describe complicated concepts in phrases that sing. . . . Read this book.\"--Bruce Mirken, \u003ci\u003ePacific Sun\u003c\/i\u003eLinda Lear is author of \u003ci\u003eRachel Carson: Witness for Nature.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.","brand":"Beacon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302487249125,"sku":"NP9780807085479","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780807085479.jpg?v=1767731835","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lost-woods-isbn-9780807085479","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}