The Edge of the Sea

"The edge of the sea is a strange & beautiful place." A book to be read for pleasure as well as a practical identification guide, The Edge of the Sea introduces a world of teeming life where the sea meets the land. Rachel Carson's books have become cornerstones of the environmental & conservation movements.AcknowledgmentsPrefaceThe marginal world Patterns of shore lifeThe rocky shoresThe rim of sand The coral coast The enduring seaAppendix: ClassificationIndex