Silent Spring - 1962

A groundbreaking work that changed the world forever: Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" exposed the devastating environmental impact of pesticides, particularly DDT, on wildlife and ecosystems. Through meticulous research and compelling prose, Carson revealed how chemical pesticides were poisoning birds, fish, and other creatures, creating a world where spring arrived without birdsong. This courageous book sparked the modern environmental movement and led to the ban of DDT in the United States. Carson's urgent warning about humanity's reckless use of toxic chemicals remains profoundly relevant today. "Silent Spring" is both a scientific investigation and a passionate call to action, demonstrating how one person's voice can inspire global change. A key moment in nature writing and environmental advocacy that continues to influence policy and consciousness decades after its publication. - Silent Spring - Rachel Carson. Drawings by Lois and Louis Darling. Printed 1962, The Riverside Press/Houghton Mifflin, Cambridge Softcover. Approx. 6x8.5in. 368pp. Has wear along spine, various nicks and creases (particulary one on the front); wear spot on back cover; otherwise in decent vintage condition.