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Tales of Known Space gathers thirteen of Larry Niven's short stories, all published between 1964 and 1975 within his expansive Known Space future history. The volume also includes several essays by Niven and a detailed chronology that maps the internal timeline of the series. This comprehensive anthology offers readers both narrative adventures and contextual background, making it an essential companion to the broader collection of Known Space tales.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Larry Niven
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