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Category: Science Fiction Nebula Award(R) Winner, Hugo Award Winner
Description: A party of alien archeologists try to learn the mysteries of mankind as they excavate in a gorge on Earth--thousands of years after mankind has become extinct. A gripping exploration of human origins and motivations.
eBook Publisher: Fictionwise.com, 1994 Axolotl Press: Eugene, OR
KnowBetter eBookStore Release Date: June 2000

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Words: 18923
Reading time: 54-75 min.
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__"The creatures came again last night."__ That's how "Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge" begins and it's a fitting intro to the tale. While giving us a well paced story with a subtle threat, Mike Resnick paints a picture of Mankind's evolution--from Olduvai Gorge to the stars. At the gorge that is claimed to be Man's evolutionary birthplace, nine aliens of different species' search for the evolutionary secrets that made "Man" unique. While introducing us to his created aliens, Resnick takes us through a discovery of our own species. Each time I read this story I find new connections and appreciate it even more. If you enjoy stories about aliens or mankind, archeology or sociology, or just good storytelling, I recommend this tale. And remember, the creatures visit their camp by night... -Marcia Hanson, Fictionwise Recommender

You shouldn't need me to tell you about this story, one of the most lauded pieces of short SF from the 1990s. But if you've missed reading it up to now, here's your chance. Resnick tells of aliens visiting Olduvai Gorge long after humanity is extinct. Resnick's signature mix of Africana and pointed social comment are very much in evidence in this piece -- and the motley crew of aliens he's put together rivals Larry Niven at his best. -Robert J. Sawyer, Fictionwise Recommender