National Book Award Non Fiction Winner
The Sea Around Us
by Rachel Carson
Summary
A poetic and pioneering work of natural history that reveals the mysteries of the ocean's depths. Before "Silent Spring," this book established Carson as a master of making complex science accessible and beautiful.
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Historical Context & Significance
The book was a massive cultural phenomenon, staying on the New York Times bestseller list for 86 weeks and winning the NBA despite being a work of pure science.