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Starman Jones / Robert A. Heinlein

by Robert A. Heinlein

Driven from home, a young man and a companion pose as stewards to gain entry into a space-faring guild. They secure positions on a starship to access interstellar travel, a privilege typically reserved for the wealthy.

Accession 9088 ISBN 0450030407 Publisher New English Library
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