Photo: Courtesy of Catham College
The Beginning
Rachel Carson was born in the rural town of Springdale, Pennsylvania. Outside her bedroom was a smokestack, the sky was often overcast, and the river that meandered past her town was polluted. Her childhood made her an unlikely crusader for the natural world, but from a young age she was inspired by her mother's fascination with nature and the environment.
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Below: Rachel Carson's home, Springdale, Pennsylvania.
Below are several photos of events leading up to her career as a full time writer. Click Photos to read captions.