http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24035.opds 2024-11-05T12:27:35Z The Pirates of Ersatz by Murray Leinster Free eBooks since 1971. Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org webmaster@gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/gutenberg/favicon.ico 25 1 2024-11-05T12:27:35Z The Pirates of Ersatz

This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Pirates of Ersatz

Series Title: Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February, March and April 1959.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, V. L. Simpson, Bruce Albrecht and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Bron Hoddan, an ambitious young man from the pirate planet of Zan who dreams of becoming a successful electronic engineer on the civilized planet Walden. Unfortunately, Hoddan finds himself framed for murder after his invention unintentionally kills a man, compelling him to navigate a series of absurd adventures in a society where conformity reigns supreme and creativity is viewed as a threat. At the start of the narrative, we meet Bron Hoddan as he embarks on a dangerous journey to the planet Walden, hoping to leave behind his life as a space pirate. Upon arrival, he becomes embroiled in unintended chaos after his invention, originally created to improve the planet's power grid, inadvertently results in a fatal accident. This sets off a comical yet precarious chain of events involving misunderstandings with the local authorities, his friend Derec, and the charming but complicated girl, Nedda. As he desperately tries to clear his name, Hoddan confronts the absurdities of a society that prizes stability and conformity over innovation, leading to a series of daring escapes and confrontations that blend humor with sharp social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975

Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005

EBook No.: 24035

Published: Dec 26, 2007

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Engineers -- Fiction

Subject: Space pirates -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:24035:2 2007-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freas, Kelly Leinster, Murray en 1
2024-11-05T12:27:35Z The Pirates of Ersatz

This edition has images.

Title: The Pirates of Ersatz

Series Title: Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February, March and April 1959.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, V. L. Simpson, Bruce Albrecht and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Bron Hoddan, an ambitious young man from the pirate planet of Zan who dreams of becoming a successful electronic engineer on the civilized planet Walden. Unfortunately, Hoddan finds himself framed for murder after his invention unintentionally kills a man, compelling him to navigate a series of absurd adventures in a society where conformity reigns supreme and creativity is viewed as a threat. At the start of the narrative, we meet Bron Hoddan as he embarks on a dangerous journey to the planet Walden, hoping to leave behind his life as a space pirate. Upon arrival, he becomes embroiled in unintended chaos after his invention, originally created to improve the planet's power grid, inadvertently results in a fatal accident. This sets off a comical yet precarious chain of events involving misunderstandings with the local authorities, his friend Derec, and the charming but complicated girl, Nedda. As he desperately tries to clear his name, Hoddan confronts the absurdities of a society that prizes stability and conformity over innovation, leading to a series of daring escapes and confrontations that blend humor with sharp social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975

Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005

EBook No.: 24035

Published: Dec 26, 2007

Downloads: 129

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Engineers -- Fiction

Subject: Space pirates -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:24035:3 2007-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Freas, Kelly Leinster, Murray en 1