Description
In the tumultuous year of 1689, a daring escape from Barbary slavery ignites a perilous quest for legendary riches, drawing in a cast of unforgettable characters. From the Mediterranean to Europe, a resourceful countess, stripped of her fortune, navigates a treacherous landscape of international intrigue and personal danger. As scientific minds clash and alchemical mysteries intertwine with burgeoning natural sciences, a desperate flight to the New World unfolds. Neal Stephenson masterfully weaves together adventure, history, and intellectual ferment in a sprawling narrative that explores the dawn of a new scientific age amidst the chaos of human ambition.
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paperback
William Morrow Paperbacks
Published Jun 14, 2005
848 pages
ISBN: 9780060733353
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Confusion by Neal Stephenson.