On 29/03/2015 08:14, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 29-3-2015 0:25, Stephen wrote:
>> On 28/03/2015 08:09, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>> I wonder. You always see those primitive kinds of hieroglyphs. They are
>>> way below the human race on the universal scale of civilisation.
>>>
>>
>> I don't know if you have read any of Eric Frank Russell's work. But he
>> knew how to treat them.
>>
> Strangely enough, no. Somehow, his work didn't make it to NL, or I
> completely overlooked him in the days I scavenged libraries, which I
> still do btw but with less booty than in the past (that is another story).
>

In his universe. The Earthmen are on their own, often laconic and 
sneaky. On the gripping hand. The Aliens are powerful but easily 
bamboozled.

Libraries?
The main library where I live has turned itself into an internet cafe. 
And they keep selling off their books.

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Regards
     Stephen

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