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A World by the Tale

Randall Garrett

First published January 2010
Type Short Fiction
Length Novelette

Synopsis

After Earth is discovered by the Galactic civilisation, one Earth zoologist gets to be the first man to visit another inhabited planet. His description of the trip becomes an instant best-seller on Earth, and an endless source of amusement for the rest of the galaxy.

Notes

The story has between 8,300 and 8,400 words.

Awards

YearAwardCategoryStatus
1964 Hugo Award Best Short Fiction Nominee/Finalist

Publications (2)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
January 2010 The Best of Randall Garrett: 43 Novels and Short Stories Halcyon Press Omnibus |11
April 2013 The Second Randall Garrett Megapack Wildside Press Omnibus