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In this first‑ever Pern short‑story collection, Anne McCaffrey invites readers into the earliest days of Pern, a world where dragons guard against the deadly thread that falls from the erratic Red Star during its First Pass. The tales chronicle the southern colony’s reorganization and relocation, illuminating the events that forge the foundation of the Dragonriders of Pern saga. By placing these stories alongside the book *Dragonsdawn* and the novel *First Fall*, McCaffrey provides a panoramic view of Pern’s ancient history and the origins of its legendary dragons.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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