The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand His World
by BOORSTIN, Daniel J
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Pine Plains, New York, United States
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About This Item
"We all want to know why. Man is the asking animal." Coveted, highly collectible First Edition, First Printing copy of Boorstin's bestseller. Signed without inscription on the title page by the author. A lovely, unread copy, opened only by Boorstin for his signature. Book #P5a127. $48. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.
Synopsis
Daniel J. Boorstin is also the author of The Americans , a trilogy that won the Francis Parkman Prize, the Bancroft Prize, and the Pulitzer Prize. In 1989, he received the National Book Award for lifetime contribution to literature. He was the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, and for twelve years served as the Librarian of Congress. He lives with his wife and editor, Ruth F. Boorstin, in Washington, D.C.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Pen Ultimate Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- P5a127
- Title
- The Seekers
- Author
- BOORSTIN, Daniel J
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1998
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Freedom & Achievement;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Pen Ultimate Rare Books
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Pine Plains, New York
About Pen Ultimate Rare Books
Pen Ultimate Rare Books carries the largest selection of rare, signed, and manuscript Ayn Rand on the planet! We also carry landmark works of History and Science. And we LOVE English Grammar. Split an infinitive with us!
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- First Edition
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