For seven decades, L. Sprague de Camp was a giant in both science fiction and fantasy, renowned for his fast-moving action-adventure tales with a strong humorous element. Now, Hugo-winner and best-selling author Harry Turtledove has gathered...
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Автор: Банч Кристофер , Фриснер Эстер М.
Серия: Антология #2005
Язык: английский
Год: 2005
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