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Commonalities among these books include themes of colonization, exploration, and survival in new environments. Many of the books also explore the relationships between humans and alien or native species, as well as political and societal conflicts that arise during colonization. There are also several historical accounts and retellings of famous explorers and their interactions with Native Americans. Science fiction is a prominent genre in this list, with many stories featuring space travel, extraterrestrial life, and futuristic societies.

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