Star Ship by Poul Anderson
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About this eBook
| Author | Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 |
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| Title | Star Ship |
| Series Title | The psychotechnic league; bk. 3. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Star Ship" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story centers around a group of Terran humans who, after being stranded on an Iron Age world called Khazak with their advanced spaceship or "Star Ship" orbiting above, contend with a rebellion against their allies in the local kingdom. The plot reflects themes of power, loyalty, and survival as characters grapple with interspecies relationships and the complexities of their conflicting loyalties. The narrative follows Dougald Anson, a Terran man, who returns to find his community in chaos after a coup led by the villainous Prince Volakech and his ally, Masefield Carson, Ellen's brother. Anson teams up with the native Khazaki, Janazik, and a small group of human loyalists to fight back, protect their loved ones, and secure the Star Ship to prevent their technology from falling into hostile hands. The tension escalates as Anson learns more about Carson's betrayal, confronts personal losses, and ultimately engages in a desperate battle for both their futures and the greater good of Khazak. The novel explores not only action and adventure but also the emotional weight of choices made in the name of love, loyalty, and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63950 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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