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Published in 1983, it is the second book in the uplift series, preceded by sundiver and followed by the uplift war. In startide rising the terran exploration vessel streaker, bearing one of the most important discoveries in galactic history, has crashlanded on the. Brins tales are set in a future universe in which no species can reach sentience without being uplifted by a patron race. An illustrated guide to david brins uplift universe, the definitive guide for any fan of the uplift series or, as brin would have it, a training handbook for terragen field agents. Now david brin returns to this future universe for a new uplift trilogy, packed with adventure, passion and wit.
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