Lost Woods

'Lyric, descriptive, informative and moving' - New York Times

'[Lost Woods] gives a new generation an opportunity to rediscover the legendary biologist and ecologist . . . These writings - essays, letters, magazine pieces, speeches - show us the evolution of a decent woman from scholar to warrior for all that's right' - Washington Post

'This wonderful new book allows us to discover and learn anew from the scientist who taught ecology to the world' - San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle

'Praise for the Sea trilogy: The timely reissue of a classic maritime trilogy shows that the poet of the oceans was far ahead of her time . . . What's striking is that Carson is a keen observer of the interconnectedness of things . . . Her sea series is not only fascinating for those with an interest in the prehistory of Silent Spring. There is much to marvel at in these pages' - Herald

'Rachel Carson was one of the reasons why I became so conscious of the environment and so involved with environmental issues . . . Her picture hangs on my office wall among those of political leaders, presidents and prime ministers. It has been there for years, and it belongs there. Carson has had as much or more an effect on me than any of them, and perhaps all of them together' - AL GORE

'This combination of science and scintillating prose provides fascinating insights into the mysteries of the tides . . . a masterpiece of ecological writing' - Guardian