On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson, Author of Silent Spring

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a groundbreaking book that exposed the dangers of DDT and other pesticides, transforming our relationship with the natural world.

This meticulously researched and elegantly written book awakened the public to the heedless contamination of the environment and led to the establishment of the EPA and the banning of DDT.

With parallels drawn between dangerous chemicals and fallout from nuclear testing, Carson opened a fault line between conservation and environmentalism.

A New York Times Notable Book of 2012, this biography captures the essence of one of the great reformers of the twentieth century.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that will change your perspective on the natural world forever!