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Title: The Old Martians

Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Old Martians" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of reincarnation and ancient civilizations, set against the backdrop of a Martian landscape filled with the remnants of a once-thriving society. It delves into the psychological impact on individuals who believe they have past lives intertwined with those of ancient Martians. In the story, the protagonist, Joe, is part of an agency tasked with monitoring individuals who exhibit signs of psychological instability linked to the Martian ruins. The main plot revolves around Herb, a troubled man convinced that he has lived on Mars before and is determined to find proof of his past. Accompanying him is Dotty, who fears for his sanity, particularly as Herb's obsession grows. The narrative escalates when Herb discovers a dangerous weapon linked to the ancient Martians, leading to a tense confrontation with Joe and his colleagues. The story ultimately raises questions about identity, memory, and the potential dangers of the past resurfacing in the present, as well as humanity's readiness to confront unknown legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Phillips, Rog, 1909-1965

EBook No.: 32590

Published: May 30, 2010

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:55:08Z The Old Martians

This edition has images.

Title: The Old Martians

Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Old Martians" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of reincarnation and ancient civilizations, set against the backdrop of a Martian landscape filled with the remnants of a once-thriving society. It delves into the psychological impact on individuals who believe they have past lives intertwined with those of ancient Martians. In the story, the protagonist, Joe, is part of an agency tasked with monitoring individuals who exhibit signs of psychological instability linked to the Martian ruins. The main plot revolves around Herb, a troubled man convinced that he has lived on Mars before and is determined to find proof of his past. Accompanying him is Dotty, who fears for his sanity, particularly as Herb's obsession grows. The narrative escalates when Herb discovers a dangerous weapon linked to the ancient Martians, leading to a tense confrontation with Joe and his colleagues. The story ultimately raises questions about identity, memory, and the potential dangers of the past resurfacing in the present, as well as humanity's readiness to confront unknown legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Phillips, Rog, 1909-1965

EBook No.: 32590

Published: May 30, 2010

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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