<p><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">A chance meeting between Rachel Carson, one of the greatest scientists of the&nbsp;twentieth century, and a fictional character in our story begins a life-long friendship, a passion to protect the environment, and a love and study of science. Miss Carson and our heroine, Louise, work together to identify the problems afflicting Louise's family farm, implement solutions, and develop a relationship of mutual admiration and respect. Louise honors Miss Carson's legacy by her career choice and continued farm conservation practices.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>