Susan Casey
Linda Hall Library
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A Rainy Day Books Author Event presented in association with and hosted by the Linda Hall Library.
Susan Casey, our premiere chronicler of the aquatic world, traversed the globe, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet, interviewing the marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. She takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom, to the first intrepid bathysphere pilots, to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and ecological importance of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life.
Throughout this journey, she learned how vital the deep is to the future of the planet, and how urgent it is that we understand it in a time of increasing threats from climate change, industrial fishing, pollution, and the mining companies that are also exploring its depths. The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book yet, a gorgeous evocation of the natural world and a powerful call to arms.
Event location
The lecture and book signing will be held at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
Book signing
Hard copies of The Underworld will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.