Thomas Pynchon's epic novel reimagines the historical figures of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the astronomers and surveyors famous for drawing the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Far more than a historical account, Mason & Dixon is a phantasmagorical journey through the 18th-century American landscape, blending meticulously researched history with surreal imagination, talking dogs, mechanical ducks, and profound meditations on colonialism, science, and the birth of a nation.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Pynchon transforms historical documentation into a wild, philosophical exploration of America's origins. Mason & Dixon reveals how boundaries; both geographical and metaphorical—are drawn, challenged, and reimagined, offering a revolutionary perspective on historical narrative.

DETAILS: • Author: Thomas Pynchon • Publisher: Picador USA • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 3, 2004 • ISBN: 9780312423209

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