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The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
Written by Daniel Boorstin
Narrated by Christopher Cazenove
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About this audiobook
In this wide-ranging, panoramic examination, former Librarian of Congress and esteemed historian Daniel J. Boorstin traces man's insatiable need to know. Boorstin also considers the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way—covering time, the earth, the seas, nature, and society. In this engaging, witty, and thought-provoking overview, Boorstin gathers and analyzes stories of man's profound quest to understand his world and the cosmos.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Great book but it’s unfortunate that only the abridged s available.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have had this book for years and I love it. It was nice to have it read to me.