Project Gutenberg 2007-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 118 Smith, George O. (George Oliver) 1911 1981 Smith, George Oliver Long, Wesley Martinez History Repeats Produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1959. Produced by Greg Weeks, Greg Bergquist, Bruce Albrecht and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "History Repeats" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novella published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a sprawling spaceport city called Xanabar, a hub of intergalactic trade and conflict where cultural exchanges and tensions exemplify the political landscape of the galaxy. The likely topic of the book centers around themes of adventure and conflict, reflecting the complexities of human nature within a technologically advanced society. The story follows Peter Hawley and his extraordinary dog, Buregarde, as they navigate the dangers of Xanabar in search of Miss Vanessa Lewis, a girl who has been kidnapped. The duo engages in a series of confrontations with various criminals and mercenaries, often using their wits and the unique bond between man and dog to overcome obstacles. As they delve deeper into the seedy underbelly of the city, they confront issues of lawlessness and corruption within Xanabar’s governance. Their mission culminates in a fight against the kidnappers, where they ultimately succeed in rescuing Vanessa and challenging the complacency of the city's authorities. The work cleverly combines elements of suspense, humor, and commentary on social order, showcasing Smith's ability to blend action with deeper reflections on civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure 52561 2025-08-10T05:22:52.464604 text/html 49005 2021-01-03T04:57:16 text/html 604458 2025-08-10T05:22:57.788620 application/epub+zip 603177 2025-08-10T05:22:55.068727 application/epub+zip 78138 2025-08-10T05:22:53.753605 application/epub+zip 412535 2025-08-10T05:22:59.513638 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 405536 2025-08-10T05:22:56.888589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142708 2022-09-11T07:34:38.758561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45715 2025-08-10T05:22:52.199589 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45595 2021-01-03T04:57:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19188 2025-08-10T05:22:59.736549 application/rdf+xml 13508 2025-08-10T05:22:54.247584 image/jpeg 3582 2025-08-10T05:22:53.998580 image/jpeg 340825 2021-01-03T04:57:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 17579 2021-01-03T04:57:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 411359 2025-08-10T05:22:52.482585 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia