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Tales from Gavagan's Bar

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Fletcher Pratt

Fletcher Pratt was an American writer born on April 25, 1897, and died on June 10, 1956. He is known for his science fiction and fantasy works and is considered one of the important figures in American science fiction literature in the mid-20th century. more

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