Synopsis
The Childe Cycle, also known as the Dorsai series, is Gordon R. Dickson's future history of humankind and its ultimate destiny. Now one of its central novels return to print in a two-volume corrected edition.
In The Final Encyclopedia the human race is split into three Splinter cultures: the Friendlies, fanatic in their faith; the truth-seeking Exotics; and the warrior Dorsai. But now humanity is threatened by the power-hungry Others, whose triumph would end all human progress.
Hal Mayne is an orphan who was raised by three tutors: an Exotic, a Friendly, and a Dorsai. He is the only human capable of uniting humanity against the Others. But only if he is willing to accept his terrifying destiny...as savior of mankind.
A towering landmark of future history, The Final Encyclopedia is a novel every SF fan needs to own.
In The Final Encyclopedia the human race is split into three Splinter cultures: the Friendlies, fanatic in their faith; the truth-seeking Exotics; and the warrior Dorsai. But now humanity is threatened by the power-hungry Others, whose triumph would end all human progress.
Hal Mayne is an orphan who was raised by three tutors: an Exotic, a Friendly, and a Dorsai. He is the only human capable of uniting humanity against the Others. But only if he is willing to accept his terrifying destiny...as savior of mankind.
A towering landmark of future history, The Final Encyclopedia is a novel every SF fan needs to own.
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About the Author
Gordon R. Dickson was the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author of many classics of fantasy and science fiction, most famously the Childe Cycle (also known as the Dorsai series). He died in 2001.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Gordon R Dickson's The Final Encyclopedia, volume 1 is the cornerstone novel of the classic Childe Cycle. First revised edition, 1997. Format is 6x9 inches , black book cloth cover, approximately 350 pages. Condition Estimate: Used, Near Fine: Approaching the Like New condition, but opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. International Customers: Due to extraordinarily high international shipping rates, it may be necessary to adjust your shipping costs up or down depending on the shipping address of the destination country. Please shop around and carefully consider the purchase price and the shipping costs before ordering. See our Shipping Terms for more information. Seller Inventory # ABE-1774053110672
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