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H. Beam Piper’s 1962 science‑fiction novel follows Jack Holloway, a prospector on the planet Zarathustra, as he stumbles upon a very small, golden‑furred creature. The species, later revealed to be a curious and capable tool‑using ape‑like being, quickly becomes the focus of attention for the human Zarathustra Company. Piper explores themes of colonialism and the ethical responsibility that comes with encountering a sapient alien species.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: H. Beam Piper
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