The Star Road, a collection of stories by Gordon R. Dickson. The 1973 hardcover is the first appearance for any of these in a Dickson collection.

Whatever Gods That Be
Hilifter
Building on the Line
The Christmas Present
3-Part Puzzle
On Messenger Mountain
The Catch
Jackal's Meal
The Mousetrap

Original appearaces were from 1952-1969, in Amazing, Analog, Galaxy, Magazine of F&SF, Astounding, and Worlds of Tomorrow.