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Expedition to earth

by Arthur C. Clarke

First published in 1953, this science fiction anthology features short stories exploring the moral dilemmas of scientific advancement. The collection includes the classic tale "The Sentinel", which inspired the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Accession 35417 ISBN — Publisher Sidgwick & Jackson
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