Hardcover Book, Sea and Earth, The Life of Rachel Carson, Philip Sterling, First Edition, Biography, Reference, History, Illustrated

Hardcover Book, Sea and Earth, The Life of Rachel Carson, Philip Sterling, First Edition, Biography, Reference, History, Illustrated

A great book entitled Women of America Sea and Earth The Life of Rachel Carson by Philip Sterling. This is a 1970 ex-library book and a first edition.

A biography of the marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book, Silent Spring, alerted the public to the possibility of dangerous long-range effects of pesticides.

Philip Sterling was a writer and public relations representative. Mr. Sterling joined the Columbia Broadcasting System in 1945 and later became chief of press information for CBS Radio. He also worked in public relations for CBS Television. He retired in 1965. He was the author of eight books, the most recent of which was ''The Real Teachers'' (Random House, 1972). His biography of Rachel Carson, ''Sea and Earth,'' (Thomas Crowell & Sons, 1970) won a Christopher Award.

Size:
8¼ x 5¾ inches
213 pages
Published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company -- 1970 -- First Edition -- Ex-Library Book

This book is in very good condition. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean. It has the usual library stamp on the front flyleaf and on the back flyleaf it has the card holder and card. The dust cover is in fine condition and covered in plastic.

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