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Daniel J. Boorstin

October 1, 1914 – February 28, 2004

Books: 7
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About

An American historian, professor, attorney, and writer. He was appointed twelfth Librarian of the United States Congress from 1975 until 1987.

Top genres

Non-Fiction History Essays Biography Biography & Memoir

Also known as

Daniel J. (Daniel Joseph) Boorstin, Daniel Boorstin, Daniel Joseph Boorstin

Featured works

Book cover of The Discoverers

The Discoverers

Daniel J. Boorstin

Narrative non-fiction

Knowledge Trilogy #1

Book cover of The Landmark History of the American People - Volume 2

The Landmark History of the American People - Volume 2

Daniel J. Boorstin

The Landmark History of the American People #2

Book cover of A lady's life in the Rocky Mountains

A lady's life in the Rocky Mountains

Daniel J. Boorstin

Book cover of An American primer

An American primer

Daniel J. Boorstin

Book cover of The need for biography today

The need for biography today

Daniel J. Boorstin

Series

Book cover of The Landmark History of the American People - Volume 2

The Landmark History of the American People - Volume 2

Book cover of The Discoverers

The Discoverers

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