The Road Not Taken

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Overview

"The Road Not Taken" is a science fiction short story by American writer Harry Turtledove, in which he presents a fictitious account of a first encounter between humanity and an alien race, the Roxolani. It is a prequel to another Turtledove short story entitled "Herbig-Haro".
First published in
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact
magazine, November 1985 issue.

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Publication date	November 1985
Language	English
Pages	28 pages

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Harry Turtledove

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.