28th
2009
Under the Sea-Wind: I am in the middle of an absolutely lovely book by Rachel Carson titled, “Under the Sea-Wind.” This was Ms. Carson’s first book, and was first published in 1941. It has three sections titled, “Edge of the Sea”, “The Gull’s Way”, and “River and Sea”. It tells of fish and birds who inhabit the edge of the sea, the open ocean, and the deep abyss. This book is wonderfully written and I am completely drawn into it’s every page. Here is a quote from the book:
To stand at the edge of the sea, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down on surf lines for untold millions of years, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be. These things were before ever man stood on the shore of the ocean and looked out upon it with wonder; they continue year in, year out, through the centuries and ages, while kingdoms rise and fall.
Want to read more? Then check the book out of your local library or buy it online. It is so refreshing and pleasant.
