The Confusion
The Baroque Cycle, Book 2
by Neal Stephenson
Should I read this?
Recommended by 1 source and appears in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fiction.
In the year 1689, a cabal of Barbary galley slaves including one Jack Shaftoe, aka King of the Vagabonds, aka HalfCocked Jack devises a daring plan to win freedom and fortune. A great adventure ensues a perilous race for an enormous prize of silver ... nay, gold ... nay, legendary gold.In Europe, the exquisite and resourceful Eliza, Count...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fiction.
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Lewis Cantley
“Were I to teach a course on the history of science, this series would be required reading.”
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