Rachel Carson’s seminal book “Silent Spring” came out 50 years ago this month. That work made Rachel Carson a household name but her personal life was kept very private. We take a look back at a book of correspondence between Carson and a close friend, which gives insights into the genesis of “Silent Spring.”
Rachel Carson’s seminal book “Silent Spring” was published 50 years ago this month. That work made Rachel Carson a household name but her personal life was very private. A book of correspondence between Rachel Carson and her close friend, Dorothy Freeman, gave insight into Carson’s convictions, and feelings. Host Steve Curwood spoke with the editor of “Always, Rachel”, Dorothy Freeman’s granddaughter Martha, about the genesis of “Silent Spring”.