The Final Encyclopedia by Gordon R. Dickson The Dorsai and the rest of humanity are united in the greatest epic of the "Childe Cycle" The "Childe Cycle," Gordon R. Dickson's future history about the ultimate destiny of humankind moves toward its exciting conclusion with this latest volume. The human race has split into three Splinter cultures: The Friendlies, fanatic in their faith; the truth-seeking Exotics; and the warrior Dorsai. But, now humanity is threatened by the power-hungry Others, whose triumph would end all human progress. Hal Mayne is an orphan who was raised by three tutors: an Exotic, a Friendly and a Dorsai. He is the only human capable of uniting humanity against the Others. But only if he is willing to accept the terrible destiny of... Savior of mankind. "Makes me want to stand up and cheer!" - Analog "A great hero in a great story!" - Frank Herbert, author of DUNE Pages in unmarked condition. Cover has some wear and chipping to edges and corners. Spine has mild creasing.