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The silkie / A. E. van Vogt

by A. E. van Vogt

A highly intelligent living spaceship with human-like qualities possesses the ability to travel at supersonic speeds and navigate deep oceans. The narrative examines whether this indestructible entity serves as a protector or a threat to Earth.

Accession 8600 ISBN 0450012093 Publisher New English Library
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