num_pages: 416
description: Traces the development over milennia of a civilization of an unusual alien species, whose sense of humor, resourceful adaptibility, and metalworking skills are the strengths and the hope of their society
language: English
title: The Crucible of Time
titlecomplete: The Crucible of Time
genres: Aliens, Novels, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space
ratings_count: 1145
publisher: Ballantine Books