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Title: Captain of the Kali
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Captain of the Kali" by Gary Wright is a science fiction novel published in the early 1960s. The book revolves around naval tactics and battles among alien cultures in a unique setting called Aqua, a planet with a scant land area and a predominately aquatic environment. The narrative follows John Ward, a seasoned tactical consultant known as a God Helper, as he attempts to guide the indigenous Kali people in their war against the rival Grimnal, all while grappling with cultural differences and the weight of leadership in combat. The story unfolds with John Ward’s frustrations as he helps the Kali fight a protracted war against the Grimnal, who have been a longstanding adversary. Initially, the Kali struggle to adapt to Ward's strategic insights, preferring their own reckless methods. As the tension escalates and the threat of annihilation looms, Ward's leadership is put to the test, culminating in a pivotal battle within the perilous confines of the Pelo Break. With the odds heavily against them, Ward orchestrates a plan leveraging the element of surprise and superior firepower, leading to a thrilling confrontation where his tactical brilliance is finally put to the test, showcasing themes of courage, adaptation, and the complexities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wright, Gary, 1930-2004
Illustrator: Giunta, John, 1920-1970
EBook No.: 61371
Published: Feb 11, 2020
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: War stories
Subject: Ships -- Fiction
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Naval battles -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Captain of the Kali
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Captain of the Kali" by Gary Wright is a science fiction novel published in the early 1960s. The book revolves around naval tactics and battles among alien cultures in a unique setting called Aqua, a planet with a scant land area and a predominately aquatic environment. The narrative follows John Ward, a seasoned tactical consultant known as a God Helper, as he attempts to guide the indigenous Kali people in their war against the rival Grimnal, all while grappling with cultural differences and the weight of leadership in combat. The story unfolds with John Ward’s frustrations as he helps the Kali fight a protracted war against the Grimnal, who have been a longstanding adversary. Initially, the Kali struggle to adapt to Ward's strategic insights, preferring their own reckless methods. As the tension escalates and the threat of annihilation looms, Ward's leadership is put to the test, culminating in a pivotal battle within the perilous confines of the Pelo Break. With the odds heavily against them, Ward orchestrates a plan leveraging the element of surprise and superior firepower, leading to a thrilling confrontation where his tactical brilliance is finally put to the test, showcasing themes of courage, adaptation, and the complexities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wright, Gary, 1930-2004
Illustrator: Giunta, John, 1920-1970
EBook No.: 61371
Published: Feb 11, 2020
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: War stories
Subject: Ships -- Fiction
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Naval battles -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.