Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson combined her interests in biology and writing as a college student, young woman and government scientist with the Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, D.C. Her Silent Spring is credited with inspiring much of the late 20th century's environmental concern as she documented the effect of pesticides on the ecology.
Rachel Carson
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
Rachel Carson Quotes
A few choice Rachel Carson quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A few choice Rachel Carson quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rachel Carson Council, Inc.
A resource on toxic and chemical threats. Documented by Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., About Guide to Mental Health Resources.
A resource on toxic and chemical threats. Documented by Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., About Guide to Mental Health Resources.
Rachel Carson
"Time 100" tribute includes biography, timeline, recording of her voice, and a portrait.
"Time 100" tribute includes biography, timeline, recording of her voice, and a portrait.
Rachel Carson
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Rachel Carson. Biography, portrait and childhood photograph.
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Rachel Carson. Biography, portrait and childhood photograph.
Rachel Carson Dies of Cancer
New York Times obituary, 1964.
New York Times obituary, 1964.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where Carson worked in publications, honors her with this wildlife refuge.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where Carson worked in publications, honors her with this wildlife refuge.
Rachel Carson Papers
Carson's papers are at the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Serious scholars will want to note the holdings online before a visit.
Carson's papers are at the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Serious scholars will want to note the holdings online before a visit.
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Selections from Rachel Carson's influential environmentalist book, Silent Spring.
Selections from Rachel Carson's influential environmentalist book, Silent Spring.
There's Poison All Around Us Now
New York Times 1962 book review of Carson's influential book, Silent Spring.
New York Times 1962 book review of Carson's influential book, Silent Spring.