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Title: Survival Type

Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Survival Type" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction short story originally published in 1957. The narrative is set on the alien planet Niobe, where the protagonist, Arthur Lanceford, struggles against the planet's hostile environment and its deadly insect life. This tale delves into themes of survival, adaptation, and the intricate dynamics of human-nonhuman relationships, particularly highlighting the contrasts between Earthmen and the native Niobians. The story follows Arthur Lanceford, an agent of the Bureau of Extraterrestrial Exploration, as he navigates the treacherous jungles of Niobe. Battling the oppressive humidity and aggressive insects like the deadly sith, Lanceford becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of survival on this planet. After suffering a severe allergic reaction from an insect bite, he is saved by his Niobian guide Kron, who shares a native herbal remedy. Their interactions reveal the deeper wisdom and unrecognized sophistication of the Niobian culture, ultimately leading Lanceford to a newfound understanding of cooperation between species. The story concludes with Lanceford reassessing his views on the Niobian society and the nature of civilization itself, emphasizing that true survival requires mutual respect and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006

Illustrator: Kirberger, Fred

EBook No.: 51395

Published: Mar 8, 2016

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Human-alien encounters -- Fiction

Subject: Extrasolar planets -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51395:2 2016-03-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Kirberger, Fred Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) en 1
2024-11-10T03:58:27Z Survival Type

This edition has images.

Title: Survival Type

Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Survival Type" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction short story originally published in 1957. The narrative is set on the alien planet Niobe, where the protagonist, Arthur Lanceford, struggles against the planet's hostile environment and its deadly insect life. This tale delves into themes of survival, adaptation, and the intricate dynamics of human-nonhuman relationships, particularly highlighting the contrasts between Earthmen and the native Niobians. The story follows Arthur Lanceford, an agent of the Bureau of Extraterrestrial Exploration, as he navigates the treacherous jungles of Niobe. Battling the oppressive humidity and aggressive insects like the deadly sith, Lanceford becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of survival on this planet. After suffering a severe allergic reaction from an insect bite, he is saved by his Niobian guide Kron, who shares a native herbal remedy. Their interactions reveal the deeper wisdom and unrecognized sophistication of the Niobian culture, ultimately leading Lanceford to a newfound understanding of cooperation between species. The story concludes with Lanceford reassessing his views on the Niobian society and the nature of civilization itself, emphasizing that true survival requires mutual respect and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006

Illustrator: Kirberger, Fred

EBook No.: 51395

Published: Mar 8, 2016

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Human-alien encounters -- Fiction

Subject: Extrasolar planets -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51395:3 2016-03-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Kirberger, Fred Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) en 1