This edition had all images removed.
Title: Thunder in space
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Thunder in Space" by Lester Del Rey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Cold War, exploring the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union as they navigate the treacherous landscape of military power in space. The book addresses the critical issues of nuclear arms, international relations, and the burdens of scientific advances intertwined with political maneuverings in a time of escalating crisis. The story centers around the American space station, the "Goddard", and its crew, who are grappling with the complexities of their situation as the threat of nuclear war looms large. The protagonist, Jerry Blane, finds himself unexpectedly in command as tensions escalate following the destruction of Soviet supply ships. As radiation levels from nuclear warheads begin to rise alarmingly, a series of events unfold that lead to a race against time to avert disaster. Amidst these challenges, Blane discovers the possibility of cooperation with their Russian counterparts, highlighting the potential for peace in an era fraught with conflict. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a pivotal decision that could reshape humanity's trajectory in space, as both nations are forced to confront their escalating fears and the fragility of their coexistence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Del Rey, Lester, 1915-1993
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 72277
Published: Dec 1, 2023
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Space stations -- Fiction
Subject: Weapons -- Fiction
Subject: Cold War -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Thunder in space
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Thunder in Space" by Lester Del Rey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Cold War, exploring the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union as they navigate the treacherous landscape of military power in space. The book addresses the critical issues of nuclear arms, international relations, and the burdens of scientific advances intertwined with political maneuverings in a time of escalating crisis. The story centers around the American space station, the "Goddard", and its crew, who are grappling with the complexities of their situation as the threat of nuclear war looms large. The protagonist, Jerry Blane, finds himself unexpectedly in command as tensions escalate following the destruction of Soviet supply ships. As radiation levels from nuclear warheads begin to rise alarmingly, a series of events unfold that lead to a race against time to avert disaster. Amidst these challenges, Blane discovers the possibility of cooperation with their Russian counterparts, highlighting the potential for peace in an era fraught with conflict. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a pivotal decision that could reshape humanity's trajectory in space, as both nations are forced to confront their escalating fears and the fragility of their coexistence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Del Rey, Lester, 1915-1993
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 72277
Published: Dec 1, 2023
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Space stations -- Fiction
Subject: Weapons -- Fiction
Subject: Cold War -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.