The Unending Mystery - Softcover

Engaging history. . . . As David McCullough reveals . . . labyrinths and mazes are puzzles that engage our minds as well as apt physical embodiments of the journeys we all face. --Discover
There are a few books on the history of labyrinths and mazes, but none as complete and entertaining as this one. . . . A delightful read. Martin Gardner, author of The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions.
An engrossing look at the mythologies and symbolism inherent in mazes and labyrinths Psychology Today
In the cheerful voice of one smitten by both subjects, McCullough takes readers on a tour of some fascinating labyrinths and mazes. . . . Captivating. Kirkus Reviews"

"Engaging history. . . . As David McCullough reveals . . . labyrinths and mazes are puzzles that engage our minds as well as apt physical embodiments of the journeys we all face."--Discover
"There are a few books on the history of labyrinths and mazes, but none as complete and entertaining as this one. . . . A delightful read."-Martin Gardner, author of The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions.
"An engrossing look at the mythologies and symbolism inherent in mazes and labyrinths-Psychology Today
"In the cheerful voice of one smitten by both subjects, McCullough takes readers on a tour of some fascinating labyrinths and mazes. . . . Captivating." --Kirkus Reviews

A critical study of the role of labyrinths and mazes throughout human history looks at countless manifestations of the cultural phenomenon throughout the millennia, from the Neolithic period to the present, and provides a tour of great examples around the world, along with their uses and interpretations. Reprint.