A Heritage of Stars is a 1977 science fiction novel by Clifford D. Simak about a post-apocalyptic future where humanity lives in a tribal state, having abandoned advanced technology. The story follows young scholar Thomas Cushing as he embarks on a quest to find the legendary "Place of Going to the Stars," a fabled launch site for ancient starships, accompanied by a diverse group of companions, including a robot and a witch. The novel explores themes of lost knowledge, rediscovering humanity's destiny, and the remnants of a technologically advanced past.