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Name: Vault of the ages
Author: Poul Anderson

Set five centuries after the present day, the story follows competing groups vying for control of a safeguarded vault that contains artifacts and knowledge from the 20th century. The contents of this vault are crucial, as they may hold the key to guiding civilization out of a primitive, post‑collapse existence. The tale blends science‑fiction adventure with a focus on the challenges of rebuilding society from the remnants of a former age.

First publish date: 1952

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Poul Anderson

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