The Discoverers: A History of Man’s Search to Know His World and Himself
by Daniel J. Boorstin
The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself by Daniel J. Boorstin holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 745 pages.
About The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel J. Boorstin |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 745 |
| Genres | History, Non-Fiction, Science, Philosophy, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,117 |
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The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself is categorized as History, Non-Fiction, Science, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself has 745 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
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The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself was written by Daniel J. Boorstin. It was first published in 1983.
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The ISBN-13 for The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself is 9780394726250.0.
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