Direct Descent
by Herbert, Frank, Illustrated by Garcia
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- Paperback
- first
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About This Item
New York, NY: Ace, 1981. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Written by Frank Herbert author of Dune. 186 pages. Earth was the archive of all human learning, its small population dedic ated to the endless task of finding and preserving new information, new truths. An isolated, peaceful haven, Earth freely broadcast to the entire galaxy the greatest resource of all - knowledge. Then the warships came. What good is truth against the guns of the militant, against the torches of the dictators, against the angry fists of the ignorant? Trapped, defenseless, the archivists' only strate gy is complete obedience to the Oppressors. But how can they save themselves by becoming slaves? Slight rubbing on top of spine and some parts of outside edges. 1/8" tear with 1/4" crease on top edge of front cover..
Synopsis
Direct Descent (1980) is a short science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. It was based on the short story "Pack Rat Planet" published in 1954 in Astounding Science-Fiction.
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- Title
- Direct Descent
- Author
- Herbert, Frank, Illustrated by Garcia
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY: Ace, 1981
- Keywords
- SCI-FI, SCIENCE FICTION, DUNE GARCIA 0441149030 FICTION PAPERBACKS
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