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Silent Spring: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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This account of the effects of pesticides on the environment launched the environmental movement in America.

Quick facts about Silent Spring

  • Title: Silent Spring
  • Author: Rachel Carson
  • First published: 1962
  • Genre: pesticides, biological control, toxicology
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL1884862W

Where to read Silent Spring

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Silent Spring about?

This account of the effects of pesticides on the environment launched the environmental movement in America..

Who wrote Silent Spring?

Silent Spring was written by Rachel Carson.

When was Silent Spring published?

Silent Spring was first published in 1962.

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