Books like Daybreak -- 2250 A.D. by Andre Norton
Set two centuries after a devastating war, "Daybreak – 2250 A.D." follows Fors, a young member of a clan striving to reclaim the knowledge and skills of their forebears. Driven by ambition and a desire to secure a leadership role, Fors embarks on a perilous journey across the empty northern landscapes. Along the way he encounters abandoned cities, overgrown highways, and mysterious Beast Things that populate the post‑apocalyptic world. Through vivid descriptions and an adventurous plot, the novel explores the challenges of rebuilding civilization and the resilience required to do so.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Andre Norton
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