Publisher's Synopsis
""A Local Habitation"" is a science fiction novel written by Walter Leon Sawyer. It is the second book in the ""Autumn Rain"" series, following the first book, ""Far-Seer"". The story takes place on a planet called ""Ground"", which is inhabited by a race of intelligent dinosaurs called ""saurians"". The protagonist, a saurian named Afsan, is sent on a mission by his clan to investigate a mysterious illness that is affecting a distant saurian colony. Afsan and his companions must navigate the treacherous terrain of Ground and confront dangerous predators in order to reach the colony and uncover the source of the sickness. Along the way, they encounter other saurian clans and learn about the complex political and social structures of their society. The novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the nature of power. It is a thrilling adventure that will appeal to fans of science fiction and fantasy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.