Project Gutenberg
2010-06-02
Public domain in the USA.
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Tenn, William
1920
2010
Klass, Philip
Putnam, Kenneth
Francis, Dick
Francis, Richard D.
Project Hush
Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1954.
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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"Project Hush" by William Tenn is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around a highly secretive military operation aimed at establishing a permanent armed base on the Moon before any potential adversary can do so. The underlying theme explores the intricacies of secrecy, military operations, and the impact of competition in space exploration during the height of the Cold War. The narrative follows Colonel Benjamin Rice and his team as they embark on their mission to set up a base on the lunar surface. Upon landing, they unexpectedly discover evidence of another dome, leading to a tense situation where they must assess whether it belongs to hostile alien creatures or enemy forces from Earth. As Major Monroe Gridley scouts the area, an unexpected twist reveals that the other dome is a U.S. Navy base. This revelation highlights the absurdity of their situation and the intense secrecy surrounding Project Hush, a facet that shapes the overarching tension of the story. The plot balances suspense and humor, ultimately reflecting on the nature of competition and collaboration in a world where confidentiality reigns supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
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Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Moon -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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