Can any one tell me the name of a sci-fi novel in which characters in a spaceship hunt for a 'mythical' long forgotten Earth.

• They use 'rutters,' an ancient book which contains images of symbolic forms/animals that indicate how to traverse a path through the gateways. The symbolic images/charts are coded stars/planets to be followed upon this journey.
• Earth is a long forgotten planet, almost a forgotten myth.
• The 'Rutter' is ancient and valuable.

Can any one tell me the name of a sci-fi novel in which characters in a spaceship hunt for a 'mythical' long forgotten Earth.

• They use 'rutters,' an ancient book which contains images of symbolic forms/animals that indicate how to traverse a path through the gateways. The symbolic images/charts are coded stars/planets to be followed upon this journey.
• Earth is a long forgotten planet, almost a forgotten myth.
• The 'Rutter' is ancient and valuable.
• At the end of the journey Earth is hidden. It is found following further examination of the symbolism in the book/chart.

Can any one tell me the name of a sci-fi Novel in which characters in a spaceship hunt for a 'mythical' long forgotten earth.

• they use 'rutters'/ Ancient book which contain images of symbolic forms/animals that indicate how to traverse a path through to gateways.

The Symbolic images/charts are coded stars/planets to be followed upon this journey

• Earth is a long forgotten planet, almost a forgotten myth.

• The 'Rutter' is ancient and valuable.

any help guys. I have looked for this book for years

Can any one tell me the name of a sci-fi novel in which characters in a spaceship hunt for a 'mythical' long forgotten Earth.

• They use 'rutters,' an ancient book which contains images of symbolic forms/animals that indicate how to traverse a path through the gateways. The symbolic images/charts are coded stars/planets to be followed upon this journey.
• Earth is a long forgotten planet, almost a forgotten myth.
• The 'Rutter' is ancient and valuable.