This is the first book in Poul Anderson's great future history---
As humanity begins to expand into the galaxy, great pioneers lead: Nicholas Van Rijn, the trader, owner of the Solar Spice and Liquors Company--capitalist, free spirit, manager--the man who counts--Trader to the stars, pioneer in alien worlds, explorer of the spaceways.
Classic SF from a master of both hard SF and fantasy
As humanity begins to expand into the galaxy, great pioneers lead: Nicholas Van Rijn, the trader, owner of the Solar Spice and Liquors Company--capitalist, free spirit, manager--the man who counts--Trader to the stars, pioneer in alien worlds, explorer of the spaceways.
Classic SF from a master of both hard SF and fantasy
