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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for Nonfiction | 1952 | Winner |
About the Author
Rachel CarsonAmerican
Rachel Louise Carson (1907–1964) was an American marine biologist and conservationist who began her career at the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, rising to editor-in-chief of publications, before becoming a full-time writer. Her acclaimed sea trilogy—Under the Sea-Wind (1941), The Sea Around Us (1951, National Book Award winner), and The Edge of the Sea (1955)—advanced marine conservation and brought her international recognition. Read more →
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