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The Adventure of Cobbler's Rune

Ursula K. Le Guin

First published October 1982
Type Short Fiction

The land of Kroy is populated by horses, unicorns, pegasi, ponies, mules, river-horses (hippopotami), donkeys, 1 giraffe, and 1 boa-constrictor. The young horse "Cobbler" discovers a planned invasion from a world of "Milts" and Birds of Ill Omen, preparing to come through a magic door. Cobbler warns his world and aids in the war of defense.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
October 1982 Cover The Adventure of Cobbler's Rune Cheap Street Chapbook 9