The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson 1951 RARE Oxford U. Press - 2nd Printing
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The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson 1951 RARE Oxford U. Press - 2nd Printing. The Sea Around Us — Rachel Carson — 1951 Oxford University Press — 2nd Printing. Rachel Carson’s lyrical science classic — Oxford University Press, 1951 — Rare 2nd Printing. By Rachel Carson • Oxford University Press • 1951 • Second Printing of the First Edition. The Sea Around Us — Rachel Carson — 1951 Oxford University Press — 2nd Printing The Sea Around Us Rachel Carson’s lyrical science classic — Oxford University Press, 1951 — Rare 2nd Printing The Sea Around Us By Rachel Carson • Oxford University Press • 1951 • Second Printing of the First Edition Specifications Author Rachel Carson (1907–1964) Edition / Printing First Edition, 2nd Printing (1951) Publisher Oxford University Press (New York) Binding Hardcover in publisher’s cloth; original dust jacket if noted Pages xii + ~230 pp. with index & references Illustrations Maps by Ruth Taylor; diagrams & chapter vignettes Size Octavo (approx. 8.25 × 5.5 in.) Subjects Oceanography, Natural History, Environmental Writing Condition Very Good: (See Photos) The dust jacket has wear and tears. The edges of the cover has wear. The binding is tight. The pages are clean and crisp. No writing or highlighting. Will be shipped carefully and quickly the same or next business day. Provenance Private natural history collection; smoke‑free Awards National Book Award (Nonfiction), 1952 — based on this work Notable Basis for the acclaimed 1953 documentary film Description A luminous synthesis of science and prose, The Sea Around Us transformed public understanding of the world ocean at mid‑century. Drawing on contemporary oceanography—plate beginnings, abyssal plains, currents, tides, and the chemistry of seawater—Carson renders the planet’s hydrosphere as a living, ancient engine shaping climate and life. This Oxford University Press second printing (issued the same year as the first) carries all the typographic character of the original release: elegant mid‑century design, clear maps, and chapter essays that move from Earth’s marine origins to coastal cycles and the deep sea. Carson’s style marries meticulous research with poetic cadence, a benchmark for science communication and environmental literature that presages the conservation ethic of the 1960s. About Rachel Carson Marine biologist, essayist, and editor for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Rachel Carson (1907–1964) trained in zoology at Chatham University and Johns Hopkins. She rose from government writer to chief editor, honing the clarity and lyricism that define her books. After The Sea Around Us and its companion, The Edge of the Sea, Carson became an international voice for environmental stewardship. Her later work, Silent Spring (1962), catalyzed modern environmental policy and helped inspire the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Carson received the National Book Award, the John Burroughs Medal, and numerous honorary degrees. Collector / Value Highlights Early printing of a landmark: 1951 OUP second printing—same year as the first, preserving original text and map suite. Cross‑disciplinary significance: Seminal bridge between popular science and environmental literature. Awards & impact: National Book Award winner; broad cultural influence leading toward modern conservationism. Display appeal: Classic OUP production with tasteful cartography—ideal for natural history shelves. Research utility: Rich bibliographic notes and clear explanations of then‑current ocean science. Why This Copy Belongs in Your Collection An attractive 1951 Oxford second printing of Carson’s most celebrated scientific narrative—uniting literary grace with authoritative oceanography. A keystone title for collectors of environmental writing, natural history, and mid‑century science. Careful packing • Fast shipping • Trusted bookseller Questions about condition, jacket issue points, or shipping? Message me—glad to provide photos and further details. >>Powered by WonderLister App
