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The 42nd Parallel

Volume One of the U.S.A. Trilogy

John Dos Passos

A masterpiece of American literature, this trilogy is said to be the great American novel. The first book, THE 42nd PARALLEL, paints a vivid portrait of America at the turn of the twentieth century through the intertwined stories of five characters. With appearances by historical figures such as Thomas Edison and Andrew Carnegie, this book buzzes with life and history on every page. Counted among the best novels of the twentieth century, this trilogy is a must-read for anyone interested in the American experience.
Publish Date
2000-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2000-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1930
Goodreads Rating
3.82
ISBN
9780618056811
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-05-15T22:37:52.000Z
@wthree411 I think everyone should read the USA trilogy by John Dos Passos!      source