In the Morning of Time

The book is set in a world without man, where various creatures are described and their interactions are explored. It revolves around a horse-faced, shovel-nosed creature that has just arrived in an estuary filled with strange and menacing creatures. The creature is determined to secure a place for itself in this new habitat, and engages in a fight with a bird-lizard. It also describes the surroundings, the geography, and the various creatures that inhabit the estuary.