A World by the Tale
| 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
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |