Auliya B. (auliya) reviewed Space, Time and Man : A Prehistorian's View (Canto original series) on + 141 more book reviews
This is not an "easy" book, but it's succinct (about 130 pages). It discusses how the adventure of human exploration has shaped our understanding of the world and of our place in it. From leaving the cave to leaving the earth's atmosphere. Really interesting read.