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The Discoverers
The Discoverers
Author: Daniel J. Boorstin
An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. — "My hero is Man the Discoverer.  The world we now view from the literate West - vistas of time, the land and the seas, the heavenly bodies and our own bodies, the plants and animals, history and human societies past and present - had to b...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780394726250
ISBN-10: 0394726251
Publication Date: 2/12/1985
Pages: 745
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3.5 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I absolutely loved this book; it was fascinating reading about fascinating people. The text was written for a general audience. Boorstin was the Librarian of Congress, so he knows his stuff.

Excellent Book!
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I haven't been able to put it down since i received it. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a leisure read to pick up this book.
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A new and fascinating approach to history. Rich in unknowns and
surprises.


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