Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1) by Neal StephensonPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 1018 Summary Quicksilver (2003) is a sprawling historical novel by Neal Stephenson and the first volume of his acclaimed The Baroque Cycle. Set primarily in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, it weaves a dense tapestry of scientific discovery, political intrigue, and the birth of modern finance.