"The thought flitted through [Hanno] that if he did make known what he was and Gianotti's estimate of the rate of progress thereafter proved right, Natalia could become immortal herself. Probably rejuvenated, too; given such a command of biochemistry, that ought to be easy." (p. 386)
And there, almost, is the first premise of another sf novel by Poul Anderson, World Without Stars. However, that novel's second premise is diametrically opposed to the premises of Boat. Whereas Boat has slower than light interstellar travel, World... has instantaneous jumps to any point in space, even to remote galaxies or into intergalactic space.
Anderson imagines every alternative slant on an idea.
I must eat, then go to meditation group. Tomorrow, a visit to Andrea above the Old Pier Bookshop.
Where would we be without Poul Anderson?
(That interior scene moves on YouTube but not here.)
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Of course, there would be the risk that archaeologists and historians would kidnap him so they could grill him...
Too right.
Kaor, Mr. Stirling!
Some of the early archeologists were rambunctious types, so that might have happened! (Smiles)
Ad astra! Sean
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