Nevil Maskelyne - Maskelyne in Literature and The Arts

Maskelyne in Literature and The Arts

  • Maskelyne features prominently in Dava Sobel's 1995 book, Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time, as well as the television serial based on the book, where he is portrayed by Samuel West.
  • Maskelyne is a supporting character in Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon.
  • Maskelyne is portrayed as "Dr. Vickery" in Kate Grenville's semi-historical novel The Lieutenant.

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