Servants of the Map is an interesting collection of stories that share the theme of 19th century scientific inquiry. I find the stories uneven - my favorite is the first story, about a cartographer mapping the Himalayas. Several of the stories are interconnected as they share characters. The stories are well-written and the best ones sustain interest and open up a window onto 19th century mindset. In this sense, the stories ring true. The writing is vivid at its best and a bit flat at worst. The book was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 2003.
For a review of the book from NY Times, click here: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/11/books/books-of-the-times-scientists-plumb-life-s-mysteries-with-minds-and-hearts.html?smid=pl-share
For a review of the book from NY Times, click here: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/11/books/books-of-the-times-scientists-plumb-life-s-mysteries-with-minds-and-hearts.html?smid=pl-share
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