When Peter Stone wrote his book 'World Collapse,' he thought he was just describing possible trends his book might help avoid. But not only did the collapse come, everyone blamed Stone for it, because he had predicted it. He is rescued from the angry mob by a caravan of 'idealists'. The caravan's leader, Honon, is the most idealistic, practical, hardened, lovable leader to come along in many a year...and it is only his belief in his dreams that enables the caravan to reach the starship. Stone had never predicted this!
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