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The flight of the horse

by Larry Niven

This collection features seven science fiction and fantasy stories, including five satirical tales following the dimension-travelling Hanville Svetz. Additional entries explore the mechanics of teleportation and a fantasy world where magic is a depleting resource.

Accession 8950 ISBN 0860078493 Publisher Futura
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