Items related to Longtusk
Synopsis
Takes the story of the mammoths back into prehistory; 16,000 B.C.
It is a time when the mammoths face the vicious intrusions into their world of the Lost – mankind. And it is up to Longtusk, the only Bull to feature in the great story cycle of the mammoths to lead them away to a new land, safe from the lost.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife.
From Publishers Weekly
Meticulously researched, simply told and appropriate for readers of all ages, this second volume (after 1999's Silverhair) in Baxter's Mammoth trilogy brings to compelling life the complex culture of these giant creatures. It's sixteen thousand years B.C., and woolly mammoths roam the earth, inhabiting the steppes of Beringia, the land bridge linking Asia and North America. Climactic changes have caused the steppes to recede, but humans, whom the mammoths call Fireheads, pose the greatest threat to their survival. Longtusk, whose coming-of-age story this is, must save the mammoths by spearheading an epic journey. Separated from his family, Longtusk is enslaved by the Fireheads, who make him a beast of burden. But a Dreamer (Neanderthal) woman foretells his future: Longtusk will die, along with the Dreamer who once saved his life and that of the Firehead matriarch, Crocus. Although Longtusk escapes his captors and finds a steppe that will support a small mammoth herd, years later Crocus and her people return, seeking to drive the mammoths away from their habitat. Longtusk embarks on a final heroic mission to save the mammoths and meet his fate. The book's themes of ecological disaster, warfare and change resonate deeply with today's concerns. When a mastodont tells Longtusk, "You and I must take the world as it is. [The Fireheads] imagined how it might be different. Whether it's better is beside the point; to the Fireheads, change is all that matters," it's clear that humans have not changed at all. Agent, Ralph Vicinanza. (June 12)John W. Campbell Award, and has been a Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke awards nominee.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGollancz
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 185798739X
- ISBN 13 9781857987393
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages304
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 26.98
Shipping:
US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Longtusk: bk. 2 (Mammoth Books)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004916425
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
Longtusk: bk. 2 (Mammoth Books)
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs9782406009
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Long Tusk (Mammoth Books)
ISBN 10: 185798739X
ISBN 13: 9781857987393
Used
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M0185798739X-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Long Tusk (Mammoth Books)
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3836298
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
LongTusk (Mammoth Book of)
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4627400
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Longtusk
Seller: Caryota Book Exchange, Darwin, NT, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 008110
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Longtusk
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.44. Seller Inventory # bk185798739Xxvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Longtusk
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard185798739X
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Longtusk
Seller: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon185798739X
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Longtusk
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new185798739X
Quantity: 1 available