The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall

Journey to the beginning of Pernese civilization in this collection of linked stories from the Dragonriders of Pern series. The narratives follow the original survey team as they explore Pern and recommend it for colonization, the terrifying evacuation from the Southern Continent aided by intelligent dolphins, and the founding of legendary locations like Ruatha Hold. As the first settlers establish holds and dragonriders expand into new Weyrs, a long-hidden secret about the colonists' rescue finally comes to light.