In 1955, Houghton Muffin published Carson’s third book about the sea, The Edge of The Sea. It received highly favorable reviews and was also a bestseller. By then, Carson was already a respected and well-known writer, known for her unique style – scientific accuracy, poetic writing, with simple and clear prose that made it accessible to both children and adults, both the experts and the layman.

As its title suggests, the book is about the life that fills up the shorelines, and Carson describes fondly and vividly the creatures at the edge of the ocean, and that the shoreline is never exactly the same the next day as it is today.

Once again, this work shows Carson’s passion for oceanic wildlife and contributes to adjusting environmental attitudes of her readers.