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Earthworks

by Brian W. Aldiss

Set in a world of ecological ruin where only Africa remains fertile, an ex-convict freighter captain runs his ship aground on the African coast. This event entangles him in political intrigue and sets him on a path to overcome his guilt.

Accession 35656 ISBN — Publisher Doubleday
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