Cleopatra's Nose: Essays on the Unexpected by Daniel J. Boorstin (English) Paper

Description: Cleopatra's Nose by Daniel J. Boorstin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A collection of essays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Discoverers explores the themes of discovery, paradox, and surprise in history, from ancient times to the technologically advanced world of the present. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. Publisher Description The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Discoverers demonstrates the truth behind the aphorism that if Cleopatras nose had been shorter, the face of the world would have been changed. Boorstin goes on to uncover the elements of accident, improvisation and contradiction at the core of American institutions and beliefs. Author Biography Daniel J. Boorstinwas the author ofThe Americans, a trilogy (The Colonial Experience, The National Experience,andThe Democratic Experience)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 Smithsonians National Museum of American History, and for twelve years served as the Librarian of Congress. He died in 2004. Details ISBN 0679755187 ISBN-13 9780679755180 Title Cleopatra's Nose Author Daniel J. Boorstin Format Paperback Year 1995 Pages 224 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:8322828; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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