The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has been destroyed by a catastrophic event known as the Great Transition, which caused widespread devastation and chaos. The protagonist, a young man named Artyom, sets out on a journey to find the last remaining copies of the Great Book, a collection of ancient texts that hold the secrets of humanity's past and the key to its future. Along the way, he encounters various strange and dangerous creatures, including the mysterious white ships that give the book its title. The plot of 'Сорок белых кораблей' revolves around the themes of technology evolution, personal paradigm, and the survival of humanity. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has been destroyed by a catastrophic event known as the Great Transition, which caused widespread devastation and chaos. The protagonist, a young man named Artyom, embarks on a journey to find the last remaining copies of the Great Book, a collection of ancient texts that hold the secrets of humanity's past and the key to its future. As he travels through the ruins of the old world, he encounters various strange and dangerous creatures, including the mysterious white ships that give the book its title. One of the central themes of the novel is the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution.

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