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Title: Outside Saturn
Original Publication: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Outside Saturn" by Robert E. Gilbert is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting where space travel and the exploration of Saturn’s rings take center stage. The narrative explores themes of survival, morality, and the human condition when faced with danger in the vastness of space. The plot follows the character Henry, who initially finds himself in a perilous situation when his reckless companions abandon him in space. Rescued by Ranjit, an elderly ice-sweeper operator who has been maintaining a station in the Rings of Saturn, Henry learns about the complexities of their environment and the challenges of survival. The arrival of Joachim and Morna, representatives of the Society for the Preservation of the Rings of Saturn, introduces a strong conflict over the ethical implications of extracting resources from the rings. As tension escalates with the illicit arrival of gangsters Vicenzo and Aziz, the narrative culminates in a battle for survival and integrity where Henry must navigate loyalties, his past decisions, and ultimately seek redemption for his actions. The novel delves into the repercussions of greed and the importance of self-sacrifice amidst extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gilbert, Robert E., 1924-1993
Illustrator: Kluga, Richard
EBook No.: 71815
Published: Oct 5, 2023
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Gangsters -- Fiction
Subject: Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject: Space stations -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Outside Saturn
Original Publication: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Outside Saturn" by Robert E. Gilbert is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting where space travel and the exploration of Saturn’s rings take center stage. The narrative explores themes of survival, morality, and the human condition when faced with danger in the vastness of space. The plot follows the character Henry, who initially finds himself in a perilous situation when his reckless companions abandon him in space. Rescued by Ranjit, an elderly ice-sweeper operator who has been maintaining a station in the Rings of Saturn, Henry learns about the complexities of their environment and the challenges of survival. The arrival of Joachim and Morna, representatives of the Society for the Preservation of the Rings of Saturn, introduces a strong conflict over the ethical implications of extracting resources from the rings. As tension escalates with the illicit arrival of gangsters Vicenzo and Aziz, the narrative culminates in a battle for survival and integrity where Henry must navigate loyalties, his past decisions, and ultimately seek redemption for his actions. The novel delves into the repercussions of greed and the importance of self-sacrifice amidst extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gilbert, Robert E., 1924-1993
Illustrator: Kluga, Richard
EBook No.: 71815
Published: Oct 5, 2023
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Gangsters -- Fiction
Subject: Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject: Space stations -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.