Paperback, 305 pages
English language
Published April 29, 1980 by Ballantine Books.
This is a story about space elevators.
From Sources and Acknowledgements
The writer of historical fiction has a peculiar responsibility to his readers, especially when he is dealing with unfamiliar times and places. He should not distort facts or events when they are known; and when he invents them, as he is often compelled to do, it is his duty to indicate the dividing line between imagination and reality.
The writer of science fiction has the same responsibility, squared. I hope that these notes will not only discharge that obligation well but also add to the reader's enjoyment.
First read 30 years ago, this is still a very good book. Combines forward looking technology, first alien contact and suspenseful situations into a very satisfying blend. Checked out from library and read on Color Nook running Android.
