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The Ragged Astronauts (Paperback)

by Bob Shaw (Author)
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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit; New edition edition (1 Aug 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0708882277
  • ISBN-13: 978-0708882276
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 520,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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One planet faces a threat to its survival and so the only hope for its people is to migrate through space by balloon to a sister planet, Overland. The sequel is "The Wooden Spaceships".

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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and enjoyable, 18 Jul 2003
By W. Robinson "Big Bill Robinson" (Slough, England) - See all my reviews
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Bob Shaw is well-known for writing SF which is solid entertainment rather than being highly-technical. The Ragged Astronauts certainly delivers a thoroughly satisfying mix of vivid characters and high adventure. Please note that this book is the first part of a trilogy. Part 2 is called The Wooden Spaceships, and Part 3 is called The Fugitive Worlds.
In The Ragged Astronauts, Land and Overland are twin planets, orbiting one another as well as their star. Unfortunately on Land, things look grim. The environment is being damaged by over-exploitation, and diseases are spreading. The people are forced to consider radical ideas for their survival. One person has the idea of flying to Overland by hot-air balloon. Of course, no-one believes him....
This splendid book, filled with rip-roaring adventure and huge happenings, ranks amongst Bob Shaw's best, and I recommend it to all.
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