Anne McCaffrey - Decision at Doona

After the first human contact with the Siwannese, that entire race committed mass suicide. So the Terran government made a law -- no further contact would be allowed with sentient creatures anywhere in the galaxy. Therefore Doona could be colonized only if an official survey established that the planet was both habitable and uninhabited. But Spacedep had made a mistake Doona was inhabited. Now the colonists' choice was limited. Leave Doona and return to the teeming hell of an overpopulated Terra. Or kill the catlike Hrrubans. Or learn, for the first time in history. how to coexist with an alien race.

Book is in Readable condition, paperback

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Excellent – almost new, no or very, very slight creases to the spine, no marks on the pages and very little wear to the cover, good for a collection or as a gift.

Very Good – a few creases to the spine, minor cover wear, good for a collection.

Good – obviously read but still in good condition, spine creased and corners of the cover may be damaged, may be writing on the inside pages.

Readable – well read, spine or cover worn or damaged, pages may be yellowed or stained.