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Robert A. Heinlein | Space Opera, Coming-of-Age, and Adventure Fiction

Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein

Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein

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A Heinlein Classic Space Opera of Slave Markets, Free Trader Starships, and Galactic Empires

Purchased as a child slave on the frontier planet Jubbul, young Thorby is adopted by Baslim the Cripple, a wise beggar who is secretly an undercover spy for the Terran Hegemony. Baslim educates Thorby in languages, mathematics, and espionage tradecraft before being captured and executed by planetary slavers.

Fulfilling Baslim's final orders, Thorby escapes aboard the Free Trader starship Sisu, learning interstellar navigation and clan culture. Uncovering his true heritage as Thorby Rudbek, heir to a massive galactic corporate dynasty, Thorby returns to Earth to dismantle the interstellar slave trade.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Grand Master Robert A. Heinlein delivers one of his finest coming-of-age space operas, blending interstellar tradecraft, anti-slavery themes, and political intrigue. A landmark novel for fans of Heinlein, Andre Norton, and Isaac Asimov.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Del Rey

Pages: 253

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1980

ISBN: 9780345289117

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