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Title: The Flying Cuspidors
Series Title: Produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Flying Cuspidors" by V. R. Francis is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. Set in the year 2056, the story mixes humor and romance against an intergalactic backdrop, exploring themes of love and identity with a whimsical twist. The narrative centers around musicians on the gambling ship "Saturn" and provides a unique take on extraterrestrial encounters. The plot follows Hotlips Grogan, a talented trumpet player, whose performance is affected by his infatuation with a beautiful new singer, Stella Starlight. As Grogan grapples with his feelings, he inadvertently attracts the attention of mysterious flying cuspidors, extraterrestrial beings that can’t tolerate high-pitched sounds. With the help of his friend Eddie, Grogan discovers that his trumpet playing could drive the cuspidors away. The narrative culminates in a dramatic confrontation with these creatures, leading to an unexpected conclusion for Grogan and his fellow musicians. Ultimately, it deftly blends elements of science fiction and romance with light-hearted humor, resulting in a charming and engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Francis, V. R.
EBook No.: 29749
Published: Aug 21, 2009
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Musicians -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Flying Cuspidors
Series Title: Produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Flying Cuspidors" by V. R. Francis is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. Set in the year 2056, the story mixes humor and romance against an intergalactic backdrop, exploring themes of love and identity with a whimsical twist. The narrative centers around musicians on the gambling ship "Saturn" and provides a unique take on extraterrestrial encounters. The plot follows Hotlips Grogan, a talented trumpet player, whose performance is affected by his infatuation with a beautiful new singer, Stella Starlight. As Grogan grapples with his feelings, he inadvertently attracts the attention of mysterious flying cuspidors, extraterrestrial beings that can’t tolerate high-pitched sounds. With the help of his friend Eddie, Grogan discovers that his trumpet playing could drive the cuspidors away. The narrative culminates in a dramatic confrontation with these creatures, leading to an unexpected conclusion for Grogan and his fellow musicians. Ultimately, it deftly blends elements of science fiction and romance with light-hearted humor, resulting in a charming and engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Francis, V. R.
EBook No.: 29749
Published: Aug 21, 2009
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Musicians -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.