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In the Far Future, young Thorby is sold in a slave market to an old beggar who is more than he seems to be; and Thorby takes part in many adventures as he climbs the ladders of power and learns the truth of his own identity. A suspenseful tale of adventure, coming-of-age and interstellar conflict by science fiction's Grand Master.
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BN ID: | 2940013418196 |
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Publisher: | Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc. |
Publication date: | 09/18/2011 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
Pages: | 282 |
Sales rank: | 175,639 |
File size: | 5 MB |
About the Author

Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988), often called the Science Fiction Grand Master, was the author of such ground-breaking novels as STARSHIP TROOPERS, RED PLANET, STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND and THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS. He is generally considered the greatest and most influential science fiction writer of the twentieth century. In addition to being a bestselling author, Heinlein's novels won 4 Hugo awards, 3 "retro Hugo" awards, and the first "Grand Master Award" from the Science Fiction Writers of America. www.virginiaedition.com, http://heinleinarchives.net
Date of Birth:
July 7, 1907Date of Death:
May 8, 1988Place of Birth:
Butler, MissouriPlace of Death:
Carmel, CaliforniaEducation:
Graduate of U.S. Naval Academy, 1929; attended University of California, Los Angeles, 1934, for graduate study in physicCustomer Reviews
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