Methuselah's Children by Robert A. Heinlein

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Americans are fiercely proud of the freedom they seized in "Revolt in 2100". Nothing could make them forswear it. Nothing except the secret of immortality.

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Lazarus: The roguish leading protagonist who is the oldest member of the Howard Family...
Libby: Lazarus' friend, chief astrogator, and mathmatical savant...

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It was cold on the rampart.

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This book is in Future History. (universe)

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Robert A. Heinlein (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Gnome Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1958
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 188

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Prometheus Hall of Fame Award (1997)

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Library of Congress: PS3515.E288 1958
Dewey: 813.54

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Reading Level: Adults

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Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction

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