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2001 novel by Mike Resnick From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Outpost is a science fiction novel by American writer Mike Resnick, first published as hardback by Tor Books in May 2001, followed by paperback edition in August 2002. It is a satirical anthology centered on a tavern called the Outpost on the planet Henry II at the edge of the galaxy, in the neutral territory known as the Inner Frontier where fighting is forbidden. It attracts legendary characters who, while drinking and relaxing, share stories of their lives.[1][2]
First edition cover | |
| Author | Mike Resnick |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Bob Warner |
| Language | English |
| Series | Birthright Universe |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | May 2001 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 383 (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-312-85485-4 (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 45879523 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3568.E698 O98 2001 |
The novel is divided into 3 sections: Legend, Fact, and History. In Legend, the characters tell stories of what they were doing before they arrived and about people they met and things they did. The storytelling is interrupted by an alien invasion of the system, to which the heroes react. The History section sees everyone gathered back at the Outpost to share their stories and find out the fates of the others.
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