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Title: Ullr Uprising
Series Title: Produced from Space Science Fiction, February and March, 1953.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Ullr Uprising" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set on the hostile planet of Ullr, the narrative revolves around the complex interplay of Terran colonizers and the indigenous Ullrans, examining themes of colonialism, exploitation, and cultural conflict. The story introduces characters such as General Carlos von Schlichten and Dr. Paula Quinton, who navigate through the escalating tensions that arise amid a violent uprising against the Terran presence. At the start of "Ullr Uprising," readers are immediately immersed in a world where industrial mining operations are perilous, rooted in nuclear technology on a planet filled with toxic atmospheres. As the rebellion brews, we meet a diverse cast including the chief engineer, a young woman named Paula Quinton, and Ullran natives, specifically focusing on the character Gorkrink, who appears to be an ally yet is shrouded in mystery. The story hints at the deep-seated resentments of the Ullrans towards their Terran overseers, culminating in riots triggered by rising tensions. The opening lays the groundwork for a richly detailed exploration of interspecies diplomacy, survival, and the socio-political landscape of a colonized world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964
EBook No.: 19370
Published: Sep 25, 2006
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ullr Uprising
Series Title: Produced from Space Science Fiction, February and March, 1953.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Ullr Uprising" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set on the hostile planet of Ullr, the narrative revolves around the complex interplay of Terran colonizers and the indigenous Ullrans, examining themes of colonialism, exploitation, and cultural conflict. The story introduces characters such as General Carlos von Schlichten and Dr. Paula Quinton, who navigate through the escalating tensions that arise amid a violent uprising against the Terran presence. At the start of "Ullr Uprising," readers are immediately immersed in a world where industrial mining operations are perilous, rooted in nuclear technology on a planet filled with toxic atmospheres. As the rebellion brews, we meet a diverse cast including the chief engineer, a young woman named Paula Quinton, and Ullran natives, specifically focusing on the character Gorkrink, who appears to be an ally yet is shrouded in mystery. The story hints at the deep-seated resentments of the Ullrans towards their Terran overseers, culminating in riots triggered by rising tensions. The opening lays the groundwork for a richly detailed exploration of interspecies diplomacy, survival, and the socio-political landscape of a colonized world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964
EBook No.: 19370
Published: Sep 25, 2006
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.