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Dhrawn—a colossal rockball with a crushing gravity and corrosive atmosphere—needs investigation, but humanity cannot survive its surface. The Mesklinite, whose caterpillar-like bodies can endure the harsh conditions, are ideal explorers. Captain Barlennan, a shrewd sea captain, strikes a bargain with the Earthmen, agreeing to lead their mission to Dhrawn. Yet Barlennan harbors his own plans for the alien world, introducing tension and intrigue as the expedition unfolds.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Hal Clement
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