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The caterpillar's question / Piers Anthony and Philip José Farmer

by Philip José Farmer, Piers Anthony

This science fiction saga follows a journey from contemporary America to a cosmic conflict for the soul of the universe.

Accession 32624 ISBN 0441094880 Publisher —
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