"Time-travel for archaeologists was a well-guarded secret; but when the remains of an interstellar spaceship are uncovered along with the usual fossils, the time agents must call on a modern Apache Indian, Travis Fox, to guide them in the ways of his ancestors in their trip to the past."--Back cover.
Galactic Derelict
Galactic Derelict is a science fiction novel American writer Andre Norton, the second in her Time Traders series.
Galactic Derelict is a science fiction novel American writer Andre Norton, the second in her Time Traders series.
The major's face was alight with enthusiasm as he sighted the derelict. “What can you do about her, boys?” But one of the crew focused glasses in another direction. “Hey—those things are mammoths!” he shouted. As one, his fellows turned ...
Kirkus Reviews comments for this novel "Andre Norton has no peer in his (sic) chosen field of science fiction for teenagers... [here] there's a hint of racial antagonism." (The novel has pointed comments about racism against American ...
Galactic DerelictAndre Alice Norton
Galactic Derelict (1959) is the second SF novel in the Time Traders series, following The Time Traders. In the previous volume, Ross Murdoch was stalked by the Baldies, but he used pain and determination to break their hold on his mind.
When a group of archeologists uncover the remains of an interstellar spaceship, they plan a trip to the past for additional information on their find.
If it is possible to conquer space, then perhaps it is also possible to conquer time.
Only a hero of mythic proportions can hope to lead them against their powerful enemy. They need FIREHAND, but can Ross Murdock live up to the legend he has created?