The Outposter

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Overview:

Title: The Outposter
Author: Gordon R. Dickson
Year: 1982
ISBN-10: 0523485808
Publisher: Tor
Price: $2.95
Pages: 251
Binding: Paperback
Type: Novel
Title Reference: The Outposter
Notes: Stated second printing. Cover art not credited, but the artist's signature is clearly visible at the bottom of the cover. "Jim Baen Presents" at the top of the cover page.