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Mason & Dixon: A Novel,Used
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Charles Mason (17281786) and Jeremiah Dixon (17331779) were the British surveyors best remembered for running the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland that we know today as the MasonDixon Line. Here is their story as reimagined by Thomas Pynchon, featuring Native Americans and frontier folk, ripped bodices, naval warfare, conspiracies erotic and political, and major caffeine abuse. We follow the mismatched pairone rollicking, the other depressive; one Gothic, the other preRomanticfrom their first journey together to the Cape of Good Hope, to preRevolutionary America and back, through the strange yet redemptive turns of fortune in their later lives, on a grand tour of the Enlightenment's dark hemisphere, as they observe and participate in the many opportunities for insanity presented them by the Age of Reason.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel'? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' explores the lives of British surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, focusing on their journey to establish the Mason-Dixon Line while intertwining themes of colonial America, Native American culture, and the complexities of human relationships during the Enlightenment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel'? A: The author of 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' is Thomas Pynchon, a renowned American novelist known for his intricate narratives and unique writing style.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' have? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' has a total of 784 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' published? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' was published on January 3, 2004.
- Q: Is 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' a first edition? A: Yes, the version of 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' being referenced is a first edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' belong to? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' is categorized as a biographical novel.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' is in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' include illustrations or images? A: No, 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel' does not include illustrations or images; it is primarily a text-based narrative.
- Q: What are some key elements of the story in 'Mason & Dixon: A Novel'? A: Key elements of the story include the exploration of friendship, adventure, historical events, and the clash of cultures as Mason and Dixon navigate their survey and personal challenges.