well written, even if it ignores some of the basic scientific tenets of the 20th century - Relativity didnt get in the way of Star Wars, Star Trek, etc, and it. But Thorby's destiny will be forever changed when he discovers the truth about his own identity. Citizen of the Galaxy is prabably one of the few Heinlein novels that you could film, unless you count Star Beast which was stolen by Spielberg for ET This is a pre-Star Wars book. 1 Focusing on versatility, the Galaxy is capable of equipping its crew to handle any task in the 'Verse. When the authorities close in on Baslim, Thorby must ride with the Free Traders - a league of merchant princes - throughout the many worlds of a hostile galaxy, finding the courage to live by his wits and fight his way from society's lowest rung. The Galaxy is a modular multirole ship manufactured by Roberts Space Industries. But his new owner, Baslim, is not the disabled beggar he appears to be: adopting Thorby as his son, he fights relentlessly as an abolitionist spy. In a distant galaxy, the atrocity of slavery was alive and well, and young Thorby was just another orphaned boy sold at auction. Galactic in its scope and personal in its depth, Citizen of the Galaxy is a well-crafted coming of age story set against a galaxy of contrasts. Details Want it faster The Kindle eBook is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Citizen of the Galaxy is an interstellar action/adventure coming of age tale by the Dean of Science Fiction. Order now and we'll deliver when available. From the moment he is bought and freed by the beggar Baslim (who is far more than he seems), young Toby learns the values of family, self-reliance, discipline, and self-knowledge. Literature & Fiction United States Buy new: 34.95 FREE Returns FREE delivery Select delivery location Temporarily out of stock. From helpless slave to beloved son to aspiring merchant to prodigal heir, Citizen of the Galaxy shows the inner and outer growth of a young man in a far-flung Galactic culture.
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