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From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.written
Subject: Re: (ReacTor) Five SF Novels About Rediscovering Ancient Tech
Date: 10 May 2024 12:46:02 -0000
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In article <v1jik3$titk$1@dont-email.me>,
Lynn McGuire  <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
>On 5/9/2024 9:14 AM, James Nicoll wrote:
>> Five SF Novels About Rediscovering Ancient Tech
>> 
>> Forget planned obsolescence--the creators of these enduring technological
>> marvels built them to last (for better or worse).
>> 
>> https://reactormag.com/five-sf-novels-about-rediscovering-ancient-tech/
>
>And of course I read the excellent "Galactic Derelict" by Andre Norton.
>
>And this list desperately needs:
>1. the awesome "Mutineer's Moon" by David Weber
>2. "Ancient Shores" by Jack McDevitt
>3. The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey

Agreed on all.  Also Gateway by Fred Pohl.

The Feeling Of Power is only a short story but probably deserves an
honorable mention.
--scott

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