Earthman's Burden

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Avon Books, 1979. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 3rd Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. In a distant time, spaceman Alexander Jones crashes his ship on a planet.which just happens to be inhabited by a population of sentient.well.Teddy Bears. These creatures call themselves Hoka, and they have a rather peculiar culture. These Hokans possess an unparalleled imagination, and they evolve their culture around what they observe and learn. This book is actually a collection of short stories, and each story revolves around a cultural theme: In one, the Hokas act like American cowboys in the Old West, after reading Western paperbacks left by previous human visitors. In another, they create an English culture, complete with a Hokan Sherlock Holmes. Our intrepid spaceman, Alexander Jones, becomes enamored with these creatures (although quite exasperated at times) and takes the highly regarded position of plenipotentiary to the Hokan race, where has to overcome the challenges of a race that can completely change it's culture and lifestyle at a whim. The Stories include: The Sheriff Of Canyon Gulch; Don Jones; In Hoka Signo Vinces; The Adventure Of The Misplaced Hound; Yo Ho Hoka!; and The Tiddlywink Warriors. All in all, an engaging and heartwarming scifi book. 188 pages. Some light rubbing on top & edges of spine. Spine is creased. 2" light crease on front cover top left corner. Front cover top right corner tip bumped..