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Daniel J. Boorstin

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Born October 1, 1914
Died February 28, 2004 (89 years old)
Atlanta, United States
Also known as: Daniel J. (Daniel Joseph) Boorstin, Daniel Boorstin
39 books
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An American historian, professor, attorney, and writer. He was appointed twelfth Librarian of the United States Congress from 1975 until 1987.

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The seekers

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Sixteen-year-old Edward sails with friends from England to the New World in 1632 and joins the colony founded by the Pilgrims at Plymouth, discovering the perils and hardships of colonial life.

An American primer

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Anthology of essays, laws, speeches and other writings illustrating the American way of life.

The Americans, the colonial experience

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Traces the development of America from the earliest settlements through the American Revolution, focusing on the attitudes and forces that formed the American character.

The landmark history of the American people from Appomattox to the moon

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Describes the various groups that contributed to the development of America between Appomattox, 1865, and the moon, 1970.