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The city and the stars / by Arthur C. Clarke

by Arthur C. Clarke

In the far future, the domed city of Diaspar serves as humanity's final refuge from a decaying world. A unique individual challenges the city's isolation to uncover the truth about the outside world and the legend of the invaders.

Accession 35768 ISBN 0575001593 Publisher —
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