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The man who used the universe / Alan Dean Foster

by Alan Dean Foster

This narrative follows a young man's progression from a juvenile delinquent to a position of significant influence. It examines the complexities of interactions between diverse races and the transformation of deeply held cultural beliefs.

Accession 32618 ISBN 0727814850 Publisher —
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