This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Old Way
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Old Way" by Milton Lesser is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of a post-war society grappling with economic depression, the story explores themes of survival and ingenuity as the characters venture out to mine the resources of the asteroid belt. This adventurous tale encapsulates the human spirit's quest for opportunity, even in the face of impending danger. The plot revolves around Jerry and his companions, Clair, his wife, and Gramps, his grandfather, as they attempt to claim a mining site on a desolate asteroid following a government initiative aimed at helping families during hard times. As they settle into their new home and face the uncertainties of asteroid living, they encounter another group of miners who arrive with sinister intentions. To outsmart their rivals and protect their claim, Jerry devises a clever scheme involving misinformation about a purported powerful weapon left behind by the Russians. This strategy leads to a tense showdown, highlighting the importance of quick thinking and collaboration amidst adversity. Ultimately, the narrative not only captures the struggles of space colonization but also underscores the timeless value of wit and psychological maneuvering in overcoming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008
EBook No.: 65324
Published: May 12, 2021
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Asteroids -- Fiction
Subject: Asteroid belt -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Old Way
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Old Way" by Milton Lesser is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of a post-war society grappling with economic depression, the story explores themes of survival and ingenuity as the characters venture out to mine the resources of the asteroid belt. This adventurous tale encapsulates the human spirit's quest for opportunity, even in the face of impending danger. The plot revolves around Jerry and his companions, Clair, his wife, and Gramps, his grandfather, as they attempt to claim a mining site on a desolate asteroid following a government initiative aimed at helping families during hard times. As they settle into their new home and face the uncertainties of asteroid living, they encounter another group of miners who arrive with sinister intentions. To outsmart their rivals and protect their claim, Jerry devises a clever scheme involving misinformation about a purported powerful weapon left behind by the Russians. This strategy leads to a tense showdown, highlighting the importance of quick thinking and collaboration amidst adversity. Ultimately, the narrative not only captures the struggles of space colonization but also underscores the timeless value of wit and psychological maneuvering in overcoming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008
EBook No.: 65324
Published: May 12, 2021
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Asteroids -- Fiction
Subject: Asteroid belt -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.