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- ↑ Traditionalist and libertarian themes in science fiction and fantasy: Part Six – Some notable SF works, ESR, 28 September 2009
- ↑ Ansible newsletter
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- ↑ And intrepid Americans contend with an Alien Force, Chicago Tribune (13 July 1975) (review)
