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Citizen of the Galaxy follows Thorby, an orphaned boy sold into slavery in a distant galaxy. He is bought and later adopted by Baslim, a beggar who secretly fights abolitionist causes. Following Baslim’s downfall, Thorby travels with the Free Traders—a guild of merchant princes—through many worlds, gaining confidence, discipline, and self‑knowledge. Along the way he discovers the truth of his identity, shaping his destiny within a galaxy of contrasting societies.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Robert A. Heinlein
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