Was Daniel Waterhouse a real person?

The books primarily follow three main characters, all fictional. Daniel Waterhouse, born in 1646, is thoughtful, scientifically inclined, open-minded, and bears little sign of deep religious conviction (though his father was a fierce Puritan).

What order should I read Neal Stephenson books?

Standalone Neal Stephenson Books

1. The Big U, 1984.
2. Zodiac, 1988.
3. Snow Crash, 1992.
4. Interface, 1994 (writing as Stephen Bury)
5. The Diamond Age, 1995.
6. The Cobweb, 1996 (writing as Stephen Bury)
7. Cryptonomicon, 1999.
8. In the Beginning …Was the Command Line, 1999 (non-fiction book)

What are the books in the Baroque Cycle?

Quicksilver2003
The Confusion2004The System of the World2004The Baroque Cycle: Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World2014
The Baroque Cycle/Books

Get all three novels in Neal Stephenson’s New York Times bestselling “Baroque Cycle” in one e-book, including: Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World. This three-volume historical epic delivers intrigue, adventure, and excitement set against the political upheaval of the early 18th century.

How long is the Baroque Cycle?

1) The average reader will spend 8 hours and 32 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).

When was the book Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson published?

Quicksilver is a historical novel by Neal Stephenson, published in 2003. It is the first volume of The Baroque Cycle, his late Baroque historical fiction series, succeeded by The Confusion and The System of the World (both published in 2004). Quicksilver won the Arthur C. Clarke Award and was nominated for the Locus Award in 2004.

Who is Daniel Waterhouse in Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson?

Quicksilver is the story of Daniel Waterhouse, fearless thinker and conflicted Puritan, pursuing knowledge in the company of the greatest minds of Baroque-era Europe, in a chaotic world where reason wars with the bloody ambitions of the mighty, and where catastrophe, natural or otherwise, can alter the political landscape overnight.

What kind of voice is Quicksilver written in?

Quicksilver is the first volume in a really, really long historical novel about the creation of modern science, modern commerce, modern politics and the enlightenment. It is written in an arch, faux 17th century voice (similar to the one used by John Barth in his classic “The Sot Weed Factor.”.

What do you think of the book Quicksilver?

Quicksilver is well-researched and well-written and chock full of plenty of stuff I love to read about: 17th and 18th century scholars and politicians exploring the way the world works. What an exciting time to be alive!