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The word for world is forest

by Ursula K. Le Guin

On the forest planet of Athshe, human colonisers exploit the natural resources and enslave the peaceful indigenous population. An act of violence sparks an unprecedented native rebellion, forever altering the relationship between the two civilisations.

Accession 9268 ISBN 0425039102 Publisher Berkley Books
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