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But only after a personal journey more terrifying and, ultimately, more devastating than his last fateful trip into space." - from the publisher With the help of his computerized psychiatrist, the truth about what happened “out there” could set Broadhead free. But at what cost? Despite living a millionaire’s life of material luxury, he’s haunted by crippling despair-and the dark secrets buried deep in his psyche. Robinette Broadhead took that chance and walked away a winner. For the right price, anyone can climb aboard one of the abandoned Heechee spaceships, castoff on an autopilot voyage to parts unknown, and take a chance on finding wealth. Seeded among the stars are troves of valuable artifacts left behind by the enigmatic, long-vanished alien race called the Heechee.

Gateway is a modern masterpiece that defines-and transcends-its genre. Dick, Larry Niven, Robert Heinlein, and Ray Bradbury as one of the brilliant visionaries in the science fiction stratosphere. Frederik Pohl stands shoulder to shoulder with Philip K. This new edition looks at Haggard's own African experiences and unlikely literary success, and his ambivalent attitude to the native tribes and the ravages of the British Empire." - from the publisher It helped inaugurate a wave of 'lost world' romances inspired by the exploits of British explorers in colonial Africa. Haggard's exciting adventure story captivated readers when it was first published in 1885. Soon the white men are embroiled in a desperate tribal battle, and Quatermain's expedition can only reach its goal with the aid of Gagool, the ancient 'mother' no one trusts. Their journey takes them to Kukuanaland, where they find a warrior tribe in thrall to King Twala.

Quatermain has a map to the fabled King Solomon's Mines, whose treasure the missing man sought to attain. "'Don't you see that we are buried alive?' When Allan Quatermain is approached by Sir Henry Curtis and his friend Captain Good to search for Sir Henry's missing brother, deep in the African interior, he agrees to lead their expedition.