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  1. The Discoverers is a non-fiction historical work by Daniel Boorstin, published in 1983, and is the first in the Knowledge Trilogy, which also includes The Creators and The Seekers. The book, subtitled A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself , is a history of human discovery.

    • I. Bernard Cohen, Daniel J. Boorstin
    • 1983
  2. Feb 12, 1985 · An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man's insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way.

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    • I. Bernard Cohen, Daniel J. Boorstin
    • $12.49
    • Vintage
  3. Jan 1, 2001 · The Discoverers by Daniel Boorstin, published in 1985, is a solid, thoroughly researched and well documented series of 82 essays on the history of human discovery. Some of these discoveries are physical, such as the New World or the trade route around Africa.

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    • Paperback
  4. The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself Audible Audiobook – Abridged. Daniel J. Boorstin (Author), Christopher Cazenove (Narrator), The Publishing Mills (Publisher) 4.6 593 ratings. See all formats and editions. An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him.

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  5. Plot. Washed-up history professor Lewis Birch (Oscar and Emmy nominated Griffin Dunne) takes his begrudging teenage kids – Zoe (Madeleine Martin, “Californication”) and Jack (Devon Graye, “American Horror Stories”) – on a road trip to a conference in hopes of putting his career back on track.

  6. Oct 12, 1983 · $36.16. & FREE Shipping. Sold by: Trinh Ho. Read sample. Follow the author. Daniel J. Boorstin. The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself Hardcover – October 12, 1983.

    • Hardcover
    • Daniel J. Boorstin
  7. The Discoverers explores our desire to extend the boundaries of knowledge. The film portrays this human passion by juxtaposing historic discoveries with today's exciting scientific advances.

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