The country formerly known as the United States of America, which crumbled due to climate, political, and commercial mismanagement, has devolved into a group of technologically advanced, corporate-run nation-states. In 2085, "Truckee Wallace, a factory worker in Crunchtown 407 (formerly Little Rock, Arkansas, before the secessions), has no grand ambitions besides maybe, possibly, losing his virginity someday. But when Truckee is thrust unexpectedly into the spotlight he is tapped by the President for a sensitive political mission: to deliver a talking goat across the continent. The fate of the world depends upon it. The problem is--Truckee's not sure it's worth it"--Dust jacket flap.

"The complete unabridged and annotated edition"--Title page. Color map on lining papers.