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The Fabulous Riverboat is a science-fiction novel by Philip José Farmer published in 1971 and the second book in his Riverworld series. It follows the series' premise of humanity being restored along the banks of a seemingly endless river, combining speculative world-building with the adventures of historical and fictional figures. The title refers to a riverboat central to the story, and the novel is intended for readers interested in classic science fiction, large-scale series narratives, and Farmer's treatment of human history.
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Who wrote The Fabulous Riverboat?
The Fabulous Riverboat was written by Philip José Farmer. It was published in 1971.
Where does The Fabulous Riverboat fit in the Riverworld series?
It is the second book in Philip José Farmer's Riverworld series. The wider series follows humanity after people are restored along the banks of an apparently endless river.
What is the Riverworld premise?
The series imagines humanity being restored along the banks of a seemingly endless river. The Fabulous Riverboat develops that speculative setting through further exploration and world-building.
Is The Fabulous Riverboat a standalone novel?
It is part of the Riverworld sequence rather than an unrelated standalone story. Readers who want the series premise introduced first would normally begin with the earlier Riverworld book.
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