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Title: The Desert and the Stars

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "The Desert and the Stars" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of diplomacy and interstellar politics as it centers around the character Retief, who faces challenges in maintaining peace on the planet Flamme amidst conflicts between different factions. The narrative reflects on the complexities of colonialism, territorial disputes, and the nature of power in a futuristic setting. The story follows Retief, who is a diplomatic envoy caught in a tense situation between the local Boyars and the invading Aga Kagans on Flamme. As he tries to negotiate peace through a series of amusing yet precarious encounters, it becomes clear that the Aga Kagans, despite their seemingly primitive lifestyle, are equipped with formidable military capabilities. Retief’s mission is further complicated by the bureaucratic indifference of his own superiors back on Earth, who prefer non-action over tangible support. Through clever dialogue and unexpected confrontations, Retief must navigate the absurdities of diplomacy while ensuring the Boyars can retain control over their hard-earned lands against the cunning Aga Kagans, ultimately showcasing both the farcical and serious aspects of galactic diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993

Illustrator: Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985

EBook No.: 61285

Published: Feb 1, 2020

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction

Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction

Subject: Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Diplomats -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61285:2 2020-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gaughan, Jack Laumer, Keith en 1
2024-11-05T16:36:13Z The Desert and the Stars

This edition has images.

Title: The Desert and the Stars

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (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: "The Desert and the Stars" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of diplomacy and interstellar politics as it centers around the character Retief, who faces challenges in maintaining peace on the planet Flamme amidst conflicts between different factions. The narrative reflects on the complexities of colonialism, territorial disputes, and the nature of power in a futuristic setting. The story follows Retief, who is a diplomatic envoy caught in a tense situation between the local Boyars and the invading Aga Kagans on Flamme. As he tries to negotiate peace through a series of amusing yet precarious encounters, it becomes clear that the Aga Kagans, despite their seemingly primitive lifestyle, are equipped with formidable military capabilities. Retief’s mission is further complicated by the bureaucratic indifference of his own superiors back on Earth, who prefer non-action over tangible support. Through clever dialogue and unexpected confrontations, Retief must navigate the absurdities of diplomacy while ensuring the Boyars can retain control over their hard-earned lands against the cunning Aga Kagans, ultimately showcasing both the farcical and serious aspects of galactic diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993

Illustrator: Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985

EBook No.: 61285

Published: Feb 1, 2020

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction

Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction

Subject: Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Diplomats -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61285:3 2020-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gaughan, Jack Laumer, Keith en 1