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Title: The Merchants of Venus
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Merchants of Venus" by A. H. Phelps is a science fiction novel that likely reflects the mid-20th century concerns of space exploration and colonization. The story revolves around the critical and challenging task of establishing a self-sustaining colony on Venus as Earth faces significant overpopulation issues. The narrative explores themes of human resilience, societal construction, and the psychological complexities involved in selecting individuals capable of pioneering a new world. The plot centers on Rod Workham, the personnel director of the Project Venus initiative, who grapples with a high rate of resignation among colonists. Despite multiple attempts to create a viable colony, the project is plagued by failures. Alongside his eccentric colleague, historian Jaimie, Rod navigates through a labyrinth of challenges to find the right kind of people who can thrive in the harsh conditions of Venus. Jaimie's bold strategy of attracting diverse and unconventional recruits ultimately leads to an unexpected influx of settlers. As the characters confront their idealistic visions of colonization versus the harsh reality of human nature, the story intricately weaves together elements of personal ambition, moral dilemmas, and the unpredictable journey of establishing a new society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phelps, A. H.
Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
EBook No.: 32901
Published: Jun 19, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject: Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Merchants of Venus
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (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 Merchants of Venus" by A. H. Phelps is a science fiction novel that likely reflects the mid-20th century concerns of space exploration and colonization. The story revolves around the critical and challenging task of establishing a self-sustaining colony on Venus as Earth faces significant overpopulation issues. The narrative explores themes of human resilience, societal construction, and the psychological complexities involved in selecting individuals capable of pioneering a new world. The plot centers on Rod Workham, the personnel director of the Project Venus initiative, who grapples with a high rate of resignation among colonists. Despite multiple attempts to create a viable colony, the project is plagued by failures. Alongside his eccentric colleague, historian Jaimie, Rod navigates through a labyrinth of challenges to find the right kind of people who can thrive in the harsh conditions of Venus. Jaimie's bold strategy of attracting diverse and unconventional recruits ultimately leads to an unexpected influx of settlers. As the characters confront their idealistic visions of colonization versus the harsh reality of human nature, the story intricately weaves together elements of personal ambition, moral dilemmas, and the unpredictable journey of establishing a new society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phelps, A. H.
Illustrator: Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
EBook No.: 32901
Published: Jun 19, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject: Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.